Mohamed Ihattaren stated that a domestic transfer for 20-year-old Dutch central midfielder Kees Smit will certainly not happen. Ihattaren explained that AZ is aiming for a very large amount for the player, and according to the editors, this figure is reportedly as high as 60 million euros. Ihattaren believes that Ajax, PSV, and Feyenoord will not pay such a price. Smit, who has one cap for the Netherlands, has a contract with AZ Alkmaar until June 30, 2028, and a current Transfermarkt market value of €25.00m. In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, he has made 23 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists.