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Milan Smit Transfer from Go Ahead Eagles to Stoke City
Milan Smit made his debut last weekend.
Milan Smit made his debut last weekend.
Stoke City advanced their summer plan to sign Milan Smit after several players were injured this month. The club had identified the Go Ahead Eagles striker as a target for the next window, but the timeline was changed after Robert Bozenik, Sam Gallagher, Divin Mubama, Nathan Lowe and Emre Tezgel were injured. Agent Nikkie Bruinenberg told the Dutch press that events accelerated on Sunday, January 18, when Divin Mubama was injured, and by Monday morning, Go Ahead Eagles had received an offer. He stated that negotiations then proceeded very smoothly and a verbal agreement was reached before the Go Ahead players were scheduled to travel to Nice on Wednesday. Bruinenberg then asked for permission for Smit to travel to England for a medical, and they decided together it was not a good idea for him to play in the game in Nice. It was agreed that if the paperwork was largely in order, Smit could fly from Nice to Manchester. According to the agent, everything was largely in order on paper between the lawyers on Wednesday, but Go Ahead then wanted to let Smit go after the match on Friday, which had not been agreed upon. Bruinenberg said he and Smit then decided together that it was not a good idea to play in Nice, explaining it was also in Go Ahead’s best interest because it was a record deal and a life-changing one for the player, and they did not want to jeopardise that. They ultimately received approval to go on Thursday.
Stoke City advanced their summer plan to sign Milan Smit after several players were injured this month. The club had identified the Go Ahead Eagles striker as a target for the next window, but the timeline was changed after Robert Bozenik, Sam Gallagher, Divin Mubama, Nathan Lowe and Emre Tezgel were injured. Agent Nikkie Bruinenberg told the Dutch press that events accelerated on Sunday, January 18, when Divin Mubama was injured, and by Monday morning, Go Ahead Eagles had received an offer. He stated that negotiations then proceeded very smoothly and a verbal agreement was reached before the Go Ahead players were scheduled to travel to Nice on Wednesday. Bruinenberg then asked for permission for Smit to travel to England for a medical, and they decided together it was not a good idea for him to play in the game in Nice. It was agreed that if the paperwork was largely in order, Smit could fly from Nice to Manchester. According to the agent, everything was largely in order on paper between the lawyers on Wednesday, but Go Ahead then wanted to let Smit go after the match on Friday, which had not been agreed upon. Bruinenberg said he and Smit then decided together that it was not a good idea to play in Nice, explaining it was also in Go Ahead’s best interest because it was a record deal and a life-changing one for the player, and they did not want to jeopardise that. They ultimately received approval to go on Thursday.
Stoke City have signed Milan Smit from Go Ahead Eagles on loan until the end of the season, with a conditional obligation to buy in the summer. Stoke's sporting director, Jon Walters, said they were tracking Milan’s progress leading into the summer, and that their interest in him remained due to his continued form in the Dutch Eredivisie and the Europa League. Walters said that knowing the challenges of the January transfer market, they did not initially feel it would be realistic to recruit him. He said that Ian Torrance and his recruitment team always have an awareness of the market and, due to a lot of hard work, were able to act to add to the squad in a difficult situation. Walters said they are very pleased to complete the transfer and to welcome Milan to Stoke City, adding that he is a player that they feel suits the group and will be a great fit for the changing room. Smit said that he has always had a dream of playing in England for a club he considers to be big, like Stoke City, and that at 22, this dream has been realized. He added that the team’s style of play is suitable for him and the club share his ambition to play in the Premier League in the future, so it is going to be very good for him.
Stoke City have signed Milan Smit from Go Ahead Eagles on loan until the end of the season, with a conditional obligation to buy in the summer. Stoke's sporting director, Jon Walters, said they were tracking Milan’s progress leading into the summer, and that their interest in him remained due to his continued form in the Dutch Eredivisie and the Europa League. Walters said that knowing the challenges of the January transfer market, they did not initially feel it would be realistic to recruit him. He said that Ian Torrance and his recruitment team always have an awareness of the market and, due to a lot of hard work, were able to act to add to the squad in a difficult situation. Walters said they are very pleased to complete the transfer and to welcome Milan to Stoke City, adding that he is a player that they feel suits the group and will be a great fit for the changing room. Smit said that he has always had a dream of playing in England for a club he considers to be big, like Stoke City, and that at 22, this dream has been realized. He added that the team’s style of play is suitable for him and the club share his ambition to play in the Premier League in the future, so it is going to be very good for him.
Striker Smit has joined on loan from the Dutch Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles, in a deal that lasts until the end of the 2025/26 campaign. The agreement includes a conditional obligation to buy in the summer.
Striker Smit has joined on loan from the Dutch Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles, in a deal that lasts until the end of the 2025/26 campaign. The agreement includes a conditional obligation to buy in the summer.
Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that Milan Smit's transfer from Go Ahead Eagles to Stoke City is definitive. The striker moves on loan to England, and the agreement includes a mandatory purchase option that can only be broken by Go Ahead. The club from Deventer receives a record sum of 5.5 million euros for this deal. Smit will sign a multi-year contract with the number seven of the Championship after this season.
Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that Milan Smit's transfer from Go Ahead Eagles to Stoke City is definitive. The striker moves on loan to England, and the agreement includes a mandatory purchase option that can only be broken by Go Ahead. The club from Deventer receives a record sum of 5.5 million euros for this deal. Smit will sign a multi-year contract with the number seven of the Championship after this season.
According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Milan Smit has transferred to Stoke City for a record fee of 5.5 million euro.
According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Milan Smit has transferred to Stoke City for a record fee of 5.5 million euro.
It is uncertain whether a deal for Milan Smit to join Stoke City will be completed in time, or if international clearance will be granted in time, for him to be involved this weekend away at Birmingham City. According to reports in the Netherlands, the fee could be worth up to about £4.8 million. It is also uncertain if he will initially arrive on loan with an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer.
It is uncertain whether a deal for Milan Smit to join Stoke City will be completed in time, or if international clearance will be granted in time, for him to be involved this weekend away at Birmingham City. According to reports in the Netherlands, the fee could be worth up to about £4.8 million. It is also uncertain if he will initially arrive on loan with an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer.
According to De Telegraaf, Go Ahead Eagles technical director Marc van Hintum said that with Milan Smit, it was a matter of details, which was why he was no longer training. Van Hintum stated the player was going to France because there was no agreement yet. De Telegraaf reports that he then received permission to travel to England to carry out medical tests, and that after completing these examinations, he will sign a contract until 2030. Robins is hopeful to have Smit in the squad to face Birmingham City on Saturday.
According to De Telegraaf, Go Ahead Eagles technical director Marc van Hintum said that with Milan Smit, it was a matter of details, which was why he was no longer training. Van Hintum stated the player was going to France because there was no agreement yet. De Telegraaf reports that he then received permission to travel to England to carry out medical tests, and that after completing these examinations, he will sign a contract until 2030. Robins is hopeful to have Smit in the squad to face Birmingham City on Saturday.
Stoke City have largely agreed terms for the transfer of Milan Smit from Go Ahead Eagles, and Smit has been given permission to travel to England to undergo a medical. A four-and-a-half year contract has been offered to Smit to sign if he passes his medical. The Dutch daily De Telegraaf reports that Stoke intend to use Smit in this weekend's game at Birmingham.
Stoke City have largely agreed terms for the transfer of Milan Smit from Go Ahead Eagles, and Smit has been given permission to travel to England to undergo a medical. A four-and-a-half year contract has been offered to Smit to sign if he passes his medical. The Dutch daily De Telegraaf reports that Stoke intend to use Smit in this weekend's game at Birmingham.
Voetbal International reports that Milan Smit is set to transfer to Stoke City. SC Cambuur has a sell-on percentage of around twenty percent from Smit's previous transfer from Cambuur to Go Ahead Eagles for approximately 850,000 euro. As a result, Cambuur is expected to receive about one million euro, which includes the solidarity contribution for Smit's years of training at the club.
Voetbal International reports that Milan Smit is set to transfer to Stoke City. SC Cambuur has a sell-on percentage of around twenty percent from Smit's previous transfer from Cambuur to Go Ahead Eagles for approximately 850,000 euro. As a result, Cambuur is expected to receive about one million euro, which includes the solidarity contribution for Smit's years of training at the club.
According to De Telegraaf, Milan Smit is expected to join Stoke City soon. The report states that Milan Smit has already flown to England to report to Stoke City for a medical. A medical is expected to take place today.
According to De Telegraaf, Milan Smit is expected to join Stoke City soon. The report states that Milan Smit has already flown to England to report to Stoke City for a medical. A medical is expected to take place today.
Milan Smit, a target for Stoke City, will travel to Nice with Go Ahead Eagles before travelling to England. A €5.5m bid from Stoke has been accepted by Go Ahead Eagles. According to Dutch journalist Jeroen Kapteijns, the expectation is that Smit will not participate in the game against the French team. It is suggested that he will be permitted to travel to England either later today or tomorrow to undergo a medical with Stoke. A few minor administrative issues between the clubs remain to be resolved. The fee is set to be a record for Go Ahead Eagles, exceeding the €4m they received from Rangers for Oliver Antman.
Milan Smit, a target for Stoke City, will travel to Nice with Go Ahead Eagles before travelling to England. A €5.5m bid from Stoke has been accepted by Go Ahead Eagles. According to Dutch journalist Jeroen Kapteijns, the expectation is that Smit will not participate in the game against the French team. It is suggested that he will be permitted to travel to England either later today or tomorrow to undergo a medical with Stoke. A few minor administrative issues between the clubs remain to be resolved. The fee is set to be a record for Go Ahead Eagles, exceeding the €4m they received from Rangers for Oliver Antman.
According to ESPN NL, Stoke City have agreed a 5.5 million euro (£4.8m) fee for Go Ahead Eagles striker Milan Smit. The Dutch forward will sign a three-and-a-half-year deal once he completes a medical this week.
According to ESPN NL, Stoke City have agreed a 5.5 million euro (£4.8m) fee for Go Ahead Eagles striker Milan Smit. The Dutch forward will sign a three-and-a-half-year deal once he completes a medical this week.
Dutch striker Milan Smit is leaving Go Ahead Eagles for Stoke City for a record fee of 5.5 million euros, pending a medical examination. The transfer for the 22-year-old surpasses the club's previous record sale of Oliver Antman for 4.4 million euros. Smit is set to sign a multi-year contract with the English club, which is seventh in the Championship. Go Ahead Eagles had signed Smit from SC Cambuur in the summer of 2024 for just over eight hundred thousand euros, and his contract was set to run until mid-2028. This season in the Eredivisie, Smit has scored two goals and provided five assists in six appearances. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €2.00m.
Dutch striker Milan Smit is leaving Go Ahead Eagles for Stoke City for a record fee of 5.5 million euros, pending a medical examination. The transfer for the 22-year-old surpasses the club's previous record sale of Oliver Antman for 4.4 million euros. Smit is set to sign a multi-year contract with the English club, which is seventh in the Championship. Go Ahead Eagles had signed Smit from SC Cambuur in the summer of 2024 for just over eight hundred thousand euros, and his contract was set to run until mid-2028. This season in the Eredivisie, Smit has scored two goals and provided five assists in six appearances. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €2.00m.
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