According to Sky Sport, AZ will allow him to leave next summer and will request slightly more than 25 million euros. This price is regarded as a bargain for large European teams, and Madrid and Barcelona are observing closely.

According to the pay-TV broadcaster 'Sky', several Bundesliga clubs are interested in the midfielder from AZ Alkmaar and could enter into talks and make offers by the summer at the latest.

Real Madrid is considering Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar as an option to replace Dani Ceballos. However, his offensive profile might not fit Xabi Alonso's preference for a defensive player.