Maximilian Ibrahimovic has completed a permanent transfer from AC Milan to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, marking a significant move for the 19-year-old winger and son of legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swedish youth international departs Milan after spending the season on loan at Jong Ajax, where persistent injuries limited him to just four appearances.
The younger Ibrahimovic's journey at the San Siro began in 2022 when he joined Milan's academy. He made his professional debut with Milan Futuro in Serie C on January 12, 2025, providing an assist in a 5–1 home defeat against Torres. His only senior involvement came on December 18, 2025, when he received a matchday squad call-up for the Supercoppa Italiana against Napoli but remained unused as Milan lost 2–0.
Return to the Eredivisie
After his loan spell with Jong Ajax concluded, AZ moved swiftly to secure his signature on a permanent basis. The club views the young attacker as a high-potential prospect for their development pathway. Upon confirming the deal, AZ stated that Ibrahimovic would recover from a slight injury before joining Jong AZ, with progression to the senior squad contingent on his fitness and performances.
Unlike his father's dominant target-man presence, Maximilian operates as an offensive winger with a technical approach that suits modern Dutch football philosophy. His spell in Amsterdam, though hampered by injury, exposed him to the Eredivisie's emphasis on positional intelligence and ball retention—qualities that could accelerate his development at AZ.
Following a Legendary Legacy
Zlatan Ibrahimovic remains an Ajax icon, winning the Eredivisie title twice and the KNVB Cup once during his time in Amsterdam. His son now hopes to establish his own identity in Dutch football, using this fresh start as a platform to build on limited first-team experience. For AZ, the signing represents an investment in youth development with long-term potential, as Maximilian seeks to carve out a professional career following his father's shadow.
