Ajax Eyes Zlatan's Son on Loan: A New Chapter for a Prodigy
9 January 2026
Ajax eyeing Zlatan's son on loan with option to buy
Maximilian Ibrahimovic is drawing interest from Ajax, the club that first showcased his father's talent.
Ajax Amsterdam is reportedly pursuing Maximilian Ibrahimovic on loan, with an option to make the move permanent, according to Dutch and Italian press.
The 19-year-old is Zlatan Ibrahimovic's son, who currently serves as Milan's senior advisor to ownership and management.
Symbolically, the potential loan carries significance because Zlatan broke through European football at Ajax as a teenager, before becoming one of the game's greatest forwards.
Unlike his father, who made his name as a central striker, Maximilian operates on the wing and has not yet appeared for Milan's first team, but he has represented Sweden at under-19 level.
Ajax hopes the loan will help the talented youngster grow, granting him real-world experience in a club famed for nurturing young talent and propelling players toward European stardom.
Punchline 1: If Max nails this move, the headline will read "Ibra-novation on loan"—proof that talent can come with its own marketing budget.
Punchline 2: And if Zlatan starts charging a consulting fee for his son's career, Ajax might need a bigger trophy cabinet.