Kees Smit's agent revealed to ESPN that several clubs, including FC Barcelona, are monitoring the young talent. Smit's remarkable performance at the youth European Championship, where he earned the titles of Player of the Tournament and joint top scorer, has attracted significant interest. Although there are rumors regarding a possible transfer to Ajax, Voetbal International has indicated that Ajax has not shown any interest, partly due to AZ's anticipated asking price likely exceeding Ajax's budget. AZ, on the other hand, is keen on extending Smit's contract, which is valid until 2028, with a strategy to eventually transfer him directly to a foreign club, bypassing a domestic intermediary step, akin to previous player transfers such as those involving Vangelis Pavlidis and Tijjani Reijnders. Meanwhile, clubs like FC Barcelona and Real Madrid continue to express interest in the promising young player.