Real Madrid scouts a midfielder that Xabi Alonso likes

Real Madrid continues to seek improvement in the midfield and has a clear candidate, several scouts are watching him today

Héctor Andreu | 17 Aug 2025 | 14.18
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Real Madrid is monitoring Kees Smith / RTVE.es
Real Madrid is monitoring Kees Smith / RTVE.es

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The countdown is over. This Tuesday officially kicks off the Spanish League with a match at the Santiago Bernabéu between Real Madrid and Osasuna. It will be the official debut of Xabi Alonso at the helm of the Merengue bench, in a season that promises strong emotions.

However, beyond the immediate, the Chamartín club is keeping an eye on the future, following a tradition that has characterized the management of Florentino Pérez: reinforcing every summer with young talent and projecting a competitive team in the long term.

In this context, the white team has focused its attention on Kees Smit, a 19-year-old midfielder who has become one of the great promises of Dutch football. Today, during the match between AZ Alkmaar and Volendam at the Kras Stadion, a Real Madrid scout will be present to evaluate firsthand the performance of the player born in Heiloo. This monitoring is not random but a planned action that could result in formal interest in the coming months.

The club's philosophy remains unchanged: each transfer window is an opportunity to incorporate young footballers who bring freshness and ensure the continuity of a winning model. In recent years, this has been the case with signings like Endrick, Bellingham, or Camavinga, players who arrived as teenagers and are now cornerstone figures in the project. Now, Smit's name joins the list of potential targets.

Standing at 1.80 meters, with good ball distribution and remarkable vision of the game, the AZ midfielder stands out for his tactical maturity despite his young age. He is considered by the Dutch press as the "silent engine" of his team, capable of providing balance both in defense and attack. For Real Madrid, accustomed to having midfielders of enormous quality, Smit would represent a strategic reinforcement in the medium term.

Kees Smith, perfect candidate for Real Madrid

The tracking of Real Madrid scouts on young talents is nothing new. However, the decision to travel to the Dutch lands today demonstrates the special interest that Smit arouses in the sports management. As reported by DefensaCentral, The previous reports available to the club already pointed to a player with outstanding qualities, but observing him in a match in his league will allow assessing intangible aspects like personality, leadership, and how he responds under pressure.

The AZ Alkmaar - Volendam match will be crucial in that regard. It's not just about evaluating statistics or pass completion rates but understanding how he performs in transition situations, how he reads the game when his team needs intensity, and if his on-field behavior fits the profile sought by the Madrid ensemble.

The Real Madrid president has been clear in his recent statements: the priority is to have a top-level squad, and for that, no detail is overlooked. The scouting network managed by the club is one of the widest in the world, and its mission is not limited to established stars but also to identifying future talents. In this context, Smit's name is increasingly resonating in the Bernabéu offices.

Florentino's goal is for the club to remain a global reference not only for its present but also for its ability to anticipate market movements. Investing in promises like Smit fits perfectly into that roadmap.

Real Madrid monitors Kees Smith

Real Madrid's interest in the young Dutchman may not be solitary. Several Eredivisie teams have inquired about his contractual situation, and according to local media, Premier League clubs have also started tracking his progress. This compels the Merengue team to act swiftly and secure a privileged position in case the player decides to move to a more competitive league.

The Spanish League has always been an attractive stage for Dutch footballers. In fact, historical figures like Johan Cruyff or more recently Frenkie de Jong have made their mark in the league. Smit could be the next to follow that path, and Real Madrid wants to be at the forefront if AZ Alkmaar eventually agrees to negotiate.

Real Madrid's league debut grabs headlines, but simultaneously, an operation that could shape the entity's future is taking place. Today, while the fans' focus is on the Bernabéu, another pair of Madridista eyes will keenly observe Kees Smit's performance at the Kras Stadion. This is not a minor move: the white club continues to build its future piece by piece, and the young AZ midfielder could become the next addition to a project that never stops evolving.

The Real Madrid scout will have a clear mission today: to confirm if this Dutch prospect is destined to wear white in the near future.

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