Who is Kees Smit? Liverpool linked with $29M transfer move for 'next Pedri'

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Liverpool is reportedly interested in signing rising Dutch midfielder Kees Smit. Liverpool is reportedly giving serious consideration to a move for Smit, seeing the young midfielder as a potential long-term asset for their squad.

Coaches who have worked with the youngster praise his tactical maturity and mental resilience—qualities that align perfectly with the style Slot has been developing at Liverpool. Having already integrated several Dutch players into the squad, Slot reportedly views Smit as an ideal fit for his system.

Midfielder Kees Smit is reportedly on Liverpool's radar (Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.) Despite that the 19-year-old is yet to make his senior debut for his country, Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has already comapred him to Pedri at Barcelona. For Slot, signing Smit would mark a reunion with a player he has long admired—a chance to integrate one of the Netherlands’ most promising young midfielders into a Liverpool side still adapting to his tactical vision.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.