Real Madrid join Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester City in tracking 17-year-old Ajax teenager – report

Real Madrid join Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester City in tracking 17-year-old Ajax teenager – report According to Bernabeu Digital , Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Ajax youngster Abdellah Ouazane as competition grows for the signature of the highly rated Moroccan teenager.  As per the outlet, the 17-year-old has also attracted attention from Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester City, with his recent performances in the Netherlands increasing interest in his development. Ouazane, who was on Real Madrid’s target list last year , remains under contract with Ajax until 2028, giving the Dutch club a degree of security over his future.  Real Madrid have reportedly not contacted the player or his representatives, meaning their interest remains at the monitoring stage rather than representing an advanced transfer pursuit. Real Madrid transfer news: Ouazane attracts European interest Ouazane’s progress at Ajax has brought him onto the radar of several major European clubs, with Real Madrid among those tracking his development, alongside Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester City. Real Madrid have been tracking Abdellah Ouazane for a long time. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) The Moroccan teenager has begun making an impression in Ajax’s first-team rotation despite his age.  He has scored thrice this season, with two goals arriving across the club’s last three matches. For Real Madrid, monitoring emerging players fits a recruitment strategy that places value on identifying talent before it becomes established at the highest level.  Ouazane’s contract gives Ajax control over his future Ouazane’s deal with Ajax runs until 2028, placing the Dutch club in a relatively strong position as outside interest develops.  Ajax are aware that their young player is attracting attention, just as he did last year , but there is currently no indication that they are preparing to negotiate a departure. Abdellah Ouazane has made a strong start to the new season. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Hence, it is safe to say that his performances over the coming months could influence how the situation develops.  Continued involvement in the first team would give interested clubs more opportunities to assess his progress, while Ajax will have their own reasons to retain a prospect who is beginning to contribute. The presence of several clubs in the picture could eventually create competition if one or more decide to move beyond scouting.  For now, though, the available information points to interest rather than an active transfer battle involving formal bids.