Real Madrid already has an alternative to Enzo Fernández

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Kees Smit is gaining strength again within the Real Madrid's transfer market after the white club publicly dismissed the deal for Enzo Fernández. The 20-year-old Dutch midfielder, owned by AZ Alkmaar, is under contract until 2028 and fits in with the trend of signing young, technical players with room for growth that is so favored at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The economic scenario significantly changes the landscape. While Chelsea positioned Enzo Fernández in a deal over 120 million euros, the name of Kees Smit emerges as a more feasible option, although not cheap. In the Netherlands, there is talk of an evaluation ranging between 50 and 60 million, a substantial figure for his age but much more manageable for the white club.

Kees Smit rises in importance at Real Madrid

For months, the Madrid entity has been following the AZ Alkmaar player, a central midfielder with good technique, vision, and personality to operate at the heart of the play. He is not a player for immediate impact like an established star but rather a present and future investment to strengthen an area where the club aims to add creative talent.

His ability to play with tempo, keep possession, and appear between the lines without losing shape is highly valued by the sporting leadership. Kees Smit is not a classic attacking midfielder or a pure defensive midfielder but a modern central midfielder with the vision to progress up the field and the energy to sustain long efforts. This type of player fits the idea of renewing the midfield without disrupting the wage balance.

The alternative to Enzo Fernández came with a different weight, price tag, and exposure. The Argentine is a proven world champion, but his cost made the deal nearly impossible. Therefore, the Dutch player is once again highlighted as a more logical option if Madrid chooses to make a hefty investment without getting into an uncontrollable bidding war.

AZ Alkmaar won't give away their prized asset

The Dutch club knows they have one of the most promising projects in the Eredivisie on their hands. His market value hovers around 25 million, but the release clause could double that amount due to his contract, potential, and competition. In Alkmaar, they understand that a sale of this magnitude should match their recent big transactions.

The potential price of 50 million doesn't seem random. It is high enough to protect the selling club and, at the same time, low enough to keep the player on the radar of the top European clubs. If the white house decides to make a move, it must act swiftly, as the Premier League tends to emerge powerfully in these kinds of deals.

A future investment for Mourinho and Florentino

Both Florentino Pérez and José Mourinho favor the name of Kees Smit, seeking players with potential and the capacity to grow within a demanding environment. Real Madrid aims not to sign out of necessity but to anticipate the market before prices skyrocket.

The deal is not finalized yet, but the dismissal of the Argentine midfielder reshuffles the priorities. The white club needs to decide whether to opt for a talent in development or wait for a more established opportunity. In this dilemma, Kees Smit emerges as a more cost-effective, youthful option with potential. If Madrid makes a move, the Netherlands already know they can demand a significant amount for one of their top gems.

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