Bayern close in on $70m Kees Smit deal
- A K. Smit move to FC Bayern is gathering pace — 2 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by AZ (official club website), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
Story log
- 14 OctStory opened — 5 sources (Fussballeuropa (source: Voetbal International), AZ (official club website), AS, FootballTransfers (NL))
What the reports say
- Reports that Kees Smit has been linked with top clubs including Bayern Munich as summer interest but no concrete bid materialised. — AZ (official club website)
- Links to earlier reporting that Bayern had scouted Kees Smit — Fussballeuropa summarises sources saying the AZ Alkmaar youngster was monitored by Bayern, though Smit reportedly extended with AZ so a short-term move is unlikely. — Fussballeuropa (source: Voetbal International)
- Background profile noting heavy interest from Europe’s biggest clubs (including Bayern) and an estimated price around $70m for Kees Smit. — AS
- Reports (sourcing Voetbal International) that Kees Smit has extended his AZ contract — meaning Barcelona and Bayern were left without the player. — Fussballeuropa.com
K. Smit is a 20-year-old attacking midfielder at AZ Alkmaar, rated 66.3 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (22.4% of available minutes). He brings 0.53 goal contributions per 90 (0 goals, 0.53 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Smit.
- AAZ (official club website)Reports that Kees Smit has been linked with top clubs including Bayern Munich as summer interest but no concrete bid materialised.Trusted 95%
Reports that Kees Smit has been linked with top clubs including Bayern Munich as summer interest but no concrete bid materialised.
3 SeptRead full article → - FFussballeuropa (source: Voetbal International)Links to earlier reporting that Bayern had scouted Kees Smit — Fussballeuropa summarises sources saying the AZ Alkmaar youngster was monitored by Bayern, though Smit reportedly extended with AZ so a short-term move is unlikely.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Links to earlier reporting that Bayern had scouted Kees Smit — Fussballeuropa summarises sources saying the AZ Alkmaar youngster was monitored by Bayern, though Smit reportedly extended with AZ so a short-term move is unlikely.
14 OctRead full article → - AASBackground profile noting heavy interest from Europe’s biggest clubs (including Bayern) and an estimated price around $70m for Kees Smit.Mixed 65%
Background profile noting heavy interest from Europe’s biggest clubs (including Bayern) and an estimated price around $70m for Kees Smit.
16 AugRead full article → - FFussballeuropa.comReports (sourcing Voetbal International) that Kees Smit has extended his AZ contract — meaning Barcelona and Bayern were left without the player.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 63%
Reports (sourcing Voetbal International) that Kees Smit has extended his AZ contract — meaning Barcelona and Bayern were left without the player.
8 OctRead full article → - FFootballTransfers (NL)Analysis reporting AZ’s hoped-for €60m asking price and that a top transfer did not happen, causing Smit’s estimated market value to fall.Mixed 50%
Analysis reporting AZ’s hoped-for €60m asking price and that a top transfer did not happen, causing Smit’s estimated market value to fall.
4 SeptRead full article →