Ajax are being linked with a move for teenage defensive midfielder Ilian Hadidi from Standard Liège’s U18 side.
The 17-year-old, who represents Standard Liège U18 and wears the number 10 shirt, is the subject of fresh transfer speculation, with Dutch giants Ajax reportedly monitoring his situation ahead of a possible switch from the Belgian U18 Elite 1 set-up to the Eredivisie club’s famed academy structure.
Hadidi’s current deal details at Standard are not publicly disclosed and his contract expiry is listed as unknown, prompting suggestions he could become a free agent if no new terms are agreed. That uncertainty, combined with a reported probability marked only as “?” on the latest transfer logs, has fuelled rumours that Ajax may try to prise him away while his status remains unresolved.
Born in Liège on 6 March 2009 and standing at 1.74m, Hadidi holds both Moroccan and Belgian nationality, underlining the dual international pathway that could open up later in his career. A right-footed specialist in the holding midfield role, he has been developed entirely within the Standard Liège system, featuring for their U18 side in Belgium’s U18 Elite 1 competition.
No official transfer fee or market valuation has been set, with his market value currently listed as “None”, leaving room for speculation over whether Ajax would move for a low-cost deal, a development fee or potentially wait to see if he is classified as a free agent should his contract situation allow.
There are no confirmed senior statistics or standout first‑team match details for Hadidi at this stage, underlining that any move would be based on potential rather than proven top-flight output. For Ajax, a club renowned for nurturing young midfielders, and for Hadidi himself, a transfer to Amsterdam – if it materialises – could be a defining step in shaping his early career trajectory and international prospects.
