Dutch midfield prodigy tipped for Real Madrid move – ‘Will undoubtedly end up there’
Dutch midfield prodigy tipped for Real Madrid move – ‘Will undoubtedly end up there’ Real Madrid’s long-term recruitment strategy has leaned towards identifying young talent early and Kees Smit seems to be gathering serious attention. The AZ Alkmaar midfielder has been building a strong reputation in the Netherlands, and now his rise is starting to attract heavyweight interest across Europe, including from Real Madrid . One man who knows exactly what it takes to succeed at the Bernabeu is Rafael van der Vaart, and he has no doubts about Smit’s potential.
Smit tipped for Real Madrid move Speaking on Ziggo Sport’s Rondo programme (h/t Mundo Deportivo ), Van der Vaart was asked about the young midfielder’s future and did not hold back in his assessment. “He’s simply an incredibly good player. “We’re often quick to call someone good, but in this case, he really is good.
“If he keeps improving like this, he’ll undoubtedly end up at Real Madrid or one of the world’s biggest clubs, which for me is Real Madrid. ” However, Van der Vaart also pointed out that talent alone is not enough at the top level. Kees Smit is attracting serious interest.
(Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) The mental side of the game will be just as important for Smit as the spotlight grows around him. Explaining what the youngster still needs to develop, he added, “To learn to handle all this, but I get the impression he’s still a down-to-earth person. “He doesn’t let himself be pressured, at least I don’t see it that way.
What’s more, he gives good interviews and comes across well,” he added. What is Real Madrid’s position? Within Real Madrid, Smit is already on the radar.