Alonso chooses! Real Madrid chases the European Youth Championship MVP, he is known as the new magic flute

This summer, Real Madrid will likely sign a young midfielder to replace Modric. Modric, 39 years old, will end his 13-year career at Real Madrid after his contract expires this summer. However, the Blonde will continue to play football. It is reported that he has verbally agreed to join Serie A giant AC Milan next season.

Although Modric made fewer appearances in his last season for the Whites, it is certainly not easy to replace him. However, according to Ass, Real Madrid has identified a young Dutch midfielder as Modric's successor in Real Madrid. He is the MVP winner of the U19 European Youth Championship and is currently playing for Eredivisie Alkmar midfielder Smit.

According to the Ass, Real Madrid has "increased" interest in 19-year-old Smit, and head coach Alonso appreciates his style of playing. Because of his outstanding technical ability and ability to create goals, Smit is compared to the "new magic flute".

In the U19 European Youth Championship final on June 26, the Dutch U19 team defeated Spain 1-0 and won the championship with a record of 5 wins. This is also the first time in Dutch history that he has won the U19 European Youth Championship. As the team's midfield core, Smit was selected as the MVP of this European Youth Championship after the game.

"I am very proud." Smit told UEFA after winning the award, "I couldn't believe it when they said I was the best player, but it was an amazing trophy and I want to thank my team, thank them."

19-year-old Smit grew up in the Alkmaar youth training system and made his first appearance for the club in November 2024. In the 2024/25 season, Smit made 18 appearances for Alkmaar, and the team ended up being fifth in the Eredivisie. The teenager's contract with Alkmaar will last until June 2028. On the surface, Alkmaar does not intend to sell him, but it depends on the player's own wishes.

According to Le As, "He loves Real Madrid and is fascinated by the idea of ​​being able to play at the Bernabeu", but "there are many suitors, and Barcelona has also put him on the agenda." According to Tribal Football, Eredivisie giants Ajax and Eindhoven also expressed interest in Smit, and if he transfers this summer, the transfer fee may be at least 25 million euros (about 21.4 million pounds).