Kees Smit

Based on available data, valuations for the player have escalated rapidly. In summer 2025, reports suggested a value between €25-35 million, with one report quoting Real Madrid a €40 million price tag in August. Through October and November 2025, the fee was consistently reported in the €23-30 million range (£20-25m), often cited as the amount needed to break AZ's club record. By December 2025 and January 2026, reports from multiple sources, including Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic, stated AZ's asking price was €60 million or more, with claims that the club had already rejected offers that could reach €60 million with add-ons and would not sell for €45-50 million. The highest end of speculation suggested the fee could approach €75 million.

Our valuation is driven by numerous, recent reports from late 2025 and early 2026 indicating that AZ Alkmaar has rejected offers worth up to €60 million for Kees Smit and is demanding a significantly higher fee. While earlier rumours in mid-to-late 2025 suggested a price in the €25-30 million range, the player's rapidly rising stock and intense interest from nearly every top club in Europe have inflated the asking price substantially, with speculation reaching as high as €75 million.