Maher Carrizo, 19, is a right winger for Argentinian outfit Velez Sarsfield and an Under-20 international for Argentina. The youngster debuted for Velez as an 18-year-old in 2024 and has since scored 11 goals and provided 3 assists in 52 senior appearances for the Buenos Aires outfit, with whom Carrizo won the league in 2024.
In 18 games for the Argentinian Under-20 team, Carrizo scored 9 goals. Carrizo was good for 3 goals and 1 assist during the recent U20 FIFA World Cup
According to several outfits, both in the Netherlands and Latin America, Ajax have emerged as Carrizo's favourite destination. The young winger was a reported target of Danish side FC Midtjylland, who pulled out of negotiations after deeming Velez Sarsfield's demand of €10 million too high.
Ajax in for millions and sell-on clause
Now, Ajax are leading the race for Carrizo, who should become the successor to Raul Moro in Amsterdam. The Spaniard joined Ajax for €11 million in the summer of 2025, but left the Amsterdam giants in January for LaLiga outfit Osasuna.
According to reports, Ajax are in advanced negotiations with Velez Sarsfield and have offered a package with an initial fee of €5 million and a 50% sell-on clause.
Maher Carrizo is under contract at Velez Sarsfield until December 2027