Ajax sign Maximilian Ibrahimovic, son of Zlatan
The surname carries weight, but the spotlight now shifts to a new chapter in Amsterdam.
A famous surname arrives in Amsterdam
Ajax officially announced on Wednesday, January 14, the signing of Maximilian Ibrahimovic, the son of legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The 19-year-old winger joins the Dutch club on a season-long loan, which includes an option to make the move permanent.
The deal fits perfectly within Ajax’s long-standing philosophy of developing young talent, adding a player who is beginning to carve out his own path in European football.
Starting with Jong Ajax, eyes on the first team
Maximilian will initially join Jong Ajax, the club’s U-23 side, though expectations are that his progression could soon see him move between the reserves and the first team.
“He’s a player with a lot of potential, and we hope he can become part of Ajax’s attacking future,” said Marijn Beuker, Ajax’s director of football, highlighting the club’s confidence in the young forward.
“I want to write my own story”
Fully aware of the legacy attached to his name, Ibrahimovic Jr. was quick to underline his mindset upon arrival.
“I want to write my own story,” he said in statements released through Ajax’s official channels, making clear that his focus is on building an identity defined by performances, not pedigree.
Strong numbers with Milan’s youth side
Prior to his move to the Netherlands, Maximilian Ibrahimovic featured for AC Milan’s reserve team in Serie D, where he registered five goals and four assists in 16 appearances this season.
Those numbers underline his steady development and explain why Ajax moved decisively to bring him into their system.
With talent, ambition, and a surname impossible to ignore, Maximilian Ibrahimovic now begins a crucial stage of his career at Ajax. The stage is set—what follows will depend on how he turns promise into performances on the pitch.
