Kees Smit

Throughout mid-2026, reports consistently stated AZ Alkmaar's asking price for the player was €60 million, with some suggesting a range of €60-80 million (April 2026). A potential transfer was speculated to cost as high as €75 million (March 2026), and a reported bid of €50 million from Real Madrid was mentioned (February 2026). In late 2025, it was reported that AZ had already rejected offers that could rise to €60 million and would not sell for €45-50 million. Earlier reports from late 2025 cited lower figures, ranging from €25 million to €30 million. The player's Transfermarkt value was reported as €22 million and later €25 million during this period.

Our valuation is driven by the highly consistent reporting throughout 2026 that AZ Alkmaar's asking price for Kees Smit is a minimum of €60 million. This figure is corroborated by multiple sources and further supported by reports of a rejected offer that could have risen to €60 million and a potential €50 million bid from Real Madrid. The upper end of our range reflects persistent speculation that the final fee could reach as high as €80 million.