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Man United Join Chelsea in Pursuit of AZ’s Kees Smit

AZ’s contract control to 2029 positions the club to seek a €60m to €80m fee.

Overview

  • Manchester United have been linked with the 20-year-old, with reports saying they could go head to head with Chelsea in the summer window.
  • AZ are expected to seek €60m to €80m for Smit, a level outlets say would set a Dutch club sale record.
  • Smit is tied to AZ until 2029, which gives the club strong leverage over timing and price.
  • Jorge Mendes is reportedly managing negotiations, which often points to a fast-moving, high-value deal.
  • Clubs value his deep-lying playmaking — 10 assists this season — and other watchers include Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint‑Germain and Tottenham.