Dutch midfielder Kees Smit of AZ has revealed his preference for La Liga over the Premier League, citing the weather as a decisive factor. The player, who is one of the most sought-after names for the upcoming transfer market, confessed to being 'tired of playing in such cold and rain.' In an interview with the You Tube channel Supergaande, Smit did not hesitate to choose his preferred destination. 'Spain. Playing there would be very good. I love the sun, so I would like to go play in Spain,' he stated, placing the English league in second place. The future of the young midfielder, whose transfer fee is valued at over 50 million euros, will be decided by agent Jorge Mendes. AZ has entrusted the final decision to the Portuguese agent, seeking to maximize the financial return from the transfer. Although his market value on Transfermarkt is 25 million, his potential justifies a significantly higher exit price. Kees Smit is closely followed by major European clubs, including top teams from the Premier League, as well as Real Madrid and Barcelona. The Madrid club, in particular, has his name well positioned on their list of midfield reinforcements for next summer. The player acknowledged that he needed to improve physically and that staying at AZ, despite several offers on the table, was the right decision. 'Last year, especially, I felt difficulties in the physical aspect. I felt I had to improve a lot, so the best thing was to continue growing here. I quickly gained confidence in the locker room,' he added. Kees Smit has four goals and six assists in 38 games for the Alkmaar team this season.
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