Overview
- The AZ midfielder said he would love to play in Spain and voiced a clear preference for La Liga over England.
- Media reports place his valuation between €50 million and €60 million for a potential summer transfer.
- AZ have engaged super-agent Jorge Mendes to manage the process of his next move.
- Real Madrid and Barcelona are tracking his progress, with Newcastle United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United also linked.
- He grew up admiring Barcelona icons Andrés Iniesta and Lionel Messi and previously chose to continue his development at AZ despite offers.