'He's a player for Barcelona' - Ronald Koeman says Kees Smit is a 'mix of Frenkie de Jong and Pedri'

""He's a player for Barça. He can be a mix of Frenkie [De Jong] and Pedri. If you're a mix of the two, you're very good," he told Cayo TV."

""It's going to be a big team from outside the Netherlands, because nobody in the Netherlands can afford the money needed to keep him for another year," he added."

Kees Smit has been linked with a move to Barcelona, with Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman praising his abilities. Koeman believes Smit possesses qualities similar to Frenkie de Jong and Pedri, indicating he is a top talent. He anticipates Smit will leave the Eredivisie at the end of the season, as no Dutch club can afford to retain him. Other Premier League clubs are also interested in the AZ wonderkid, highlighting his growing appeal in European football.

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