AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit has admitted he dreams of playing in Spain despite reported interest from Liverpool, according to multiple reports. The 20-year-old academy product, who has made 69 first-team appearances and scored four goals in 38 games this season, told the Daily Mirror that he enjoys watching Barcelona and grew up admiring Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi. He described La Liga as an amazing destination and expressed a desire to play in warmer weather.
However, Smit also stated he never considered leaving AZ and his dream was to play there his whole life. He said ideally he would take a step to another Dutch team but does not think that will happen. Liverpool have been linked with Smit for some time and currently sit fifth in the Premier League, two points behind Chelsea with eight games remaining.
They next face Galatasaray in the Champions League last-16 on Wednesday. It remains unclear whether Liverpool have made a formal offer or what Smit's valuation might be.