""He's a player for Barça. He could be a mix of Frenkie [De Jong] and Pedri. If you're a mix of the two, you're very good," said Koeman."
""It's going to be a big club outside the Netherlands, because in the Netherlands nobody can afford the money needed to keep him for another year," he explained."
""La Liga. Playing there would be great. I love the sun, I'm tired of playing in so much cold and rain, so I'd like to go and play in Spain," Smit revealed."
""I really enjoyed watching Barça," Smit stated, highlighting his admiration for the club."
Kees Smit, a 20-year-old midfielder from AZ Alkmaar, is attracting interest from top European clubs, including Barcelona. Ronald Koeman has endorsed Smit, suggesting he fits Barcelona's style and could be a blend of Frenkie de Jong and Pedri. Koeman indicated that Smit's departure from the Netherlands is likely due to financial constraints at AZ Alkmaar. Smit has expressed a desire to play in La Liga, citing his admiration for Barcelona and a preference for Spain's climate over the Netherlands.
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