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'We had a conversation' - Real Madrid target reveals why he REJECTED transfer

AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit has opened up on his decision to reject a summer transfer, with the highly rated youngster reportedly attracting strong interest from Real Madrid. Despite speculation over a blockbuster move to bolster Los Blancos midfield, Smit ultimately opted to remain in the Eredivisie following crucial behind-the-scenes talks with his current club.

Why haven’t Premier League clubs taken ‘£25-30m’ Parrott punt?

Troy Parrott has been a prolific presence for Eredivisie side AZ and the Republic of Ireland national team, so why has a Premier League team not taken a “£25-30 million” punt on the Tottenham academy graduate? Ray Houghton has asked that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL, as Parrott is backed to net “12-14 goals” in the English top-flight.

Ibrahimovic joins AZ Alkmaar from Milan

The Ibrahimovic legacy is set to continue in the Netherlands after Maximilian Ibrahimovic finalised a permanent move away from AC Milan to join AZ. The young winger is returning to familiar territory in the Eredivisie following the conclusion of a developmental loan spell with Ajax's reserve side.

30 players who will define the summer transfer window

And there we have it. The 2025-26 European football season is in the books, capped by Paris Saint-Germain beating Arsenal in the Champions League final to defend their continental crown. Soon the past nine months or so will become distant memories, such is the speed at which the footballing world moves on, especially when major tournaments on the horizon.

Arno Vermeulen fears Kees Smit could leave AZ for a fee of a few hundred thousand euros

Dubbed “the new De Bruyne”, the young playmaker is reported to be sparking a transfer battle among Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United

Europe braces for a €50 million showdown

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16	Van Spor Kulubu	5	1	1	3	5	11	-6	4	N U S N N
17	Sivasspor	5	0	3	2	5	8	-3	3	U N U N U
18	Umraniyespor	6	0	3	3	4	7	-3	3	N N U U N
19	Istanbulspor	5	0	2	3	5	13	-8	2	N U N U N

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