An Ibrahimović is saying goodbye to AC Milan. Permanently, with no looking back. Maximilian, the 19-year-old eldest son of Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimović, has officially joined AZ Alkmaar, a club in the Dutch Eredivisie. The move was confirmed on July 18, 2026, through statements from both clubs.
AZ Alkmaar provided details in their welcome message: Maximilian will have the opportunity to recover from a minor injury and then join Jong AZ, the club's reserve team. It is not yet clear when the 19-year-old forward will return to the pitch, but once back, he will continue his development path within the AZ youth system.
A left winger or second striker, Maximilian leaves Milan after four years with the club's youth setup (U17, U18, Primavera, and Milan Futuro). In the first half of last season with Milan Futuro in Serie D, he impressed with 5 goals and 5 assists, becoming the team's prime scoring outlet. In January 2026, he moved on loan to Ajax with an option to buy, but the stint in the Netherlands did not take off and Ajax did not activate the clause.
