Ajax's Interest in Rising Star Ilyas Houira
Ajax Amsterdam has set its sights on the talented young midfielder Ilyas Houira, as reported by Danish media outlet Tipsbladet. The 15-year-old playmaker, currently with FC Copenhagen, has caught the attention of several elite European clubs, including Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and FC Barcelona. With such a prestigious lineup of suitors, the question remains whether Houira will choose to make Amsterdam his next destination.
Having joined FC Copenhagen from AGF at the beginning of the year, Houira signed a contract that extends until mid-2029. His potential has not gone unnoticed; scouts from top clubs have already traveled to Denmark to evaluate his skills firsthand. The interest in Houira is not confined to clubs in England and Germany, as teams from Spain and France are also reportedly keen on acquiring his services. This follows a period where Ajax, Manchester City, and Borussia Dortmund had already been monitoring Houira’s development prior to his transfer to FC Copenhagen.
International Recognition and Future Prospects
In addition to his Danish citizenship, Houira also possesses Moroccan nationality, which led to his recent selection for the Morocco Under-17 national team. He has already made appearances for the Morocco Under-16s last summer, demonstrating his growing prominence on the international stage. Despite the mounting interest from various clubs, Houira is yet to make his debut for FC Copenhagen’s first team, although he has begun training with older talents at the Danish club. Reports indicate some discontent from the Danish Football Association, as they are not pleased with Houira representing Morocco at youth levels, but their influence is limited by his dual nationality.
As reported by goal.com.
