Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca greets fans at Stamford Bridge (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur want to sign AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit.
The 19-year-old playmaker has impressed the Dutch side and both Premier League clubs are keen to secure his services, according to TBR. They have done well to attract talented young players in recent seasons, and Smit would be another future investment for them. He has all the tools to become a top-notch playmaker with the right guidance.
The report claims Smit is generating “enthusiasm” among several European clubs.
The Premier League could be ideal for Kees Smit
Regular football in the Premier League will help him improve and realize his potential. Both Chelsea and Tottenham have done well in developing young players and could play a key role in his development. Smit would work with quality managers like Enzo Maresca and Thomas Frank at both London clubs. It will be interesting to see where it ends up. Both clubs have the resources to complete the deal. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with a formal proposal to seal the deal.
The midfielder has been compared to Kevin De Bruyne due to his style of play. His vision, technical ability and ingenuity could prove invaluable to Chelsea and Tottenham in the final third. Both clubs compete in the UEFA Champions League and hope to challenge for major trophies soon. They need to continue to improve their squad, and signing some of the best young talents in European football would be a step in the right direction.
Smit would be a future asset
The 19-year-old has the potential to compete in the Premier League, and the opportunity to join some of the biggest clubs in the country will be very tempting for him.
He certainly hopes that the likes of Chelsea or Tottenham will manage to reach a deal with the Dutch team soon. He has the physique and technical qualities to adapt to English football, and he will look to make an instant impact if the move goes through.
It’s fair to assume that any decisions may have to wait until the summer transfer window. AZ Alkmaar will not want to lose a key player like him in the middle of the season.
