Liverpool and Manchester United are among several clubs monitoring the progress of Ajax’s emerging talent, Jorthy Mokio, according to sources from TEAMtalk, who have disclosed intriguing insights into his playing style.
At just 17 years old, Mokio has made a few appearances for the Ajax first team, yet his remarkable performances during the limited time on the pitch have attracted the attention of Premier League giants such as Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea.
TEAMtalk reports that Chelsea has conducted extensive scouting and profiling of Mokio, with the Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup champions viewing the young player as a potential future midfield anchor.
Arsenal, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur are also monitoring the Belgium international, who has shown versatility by playing both as a centre-back and a defensive midfielder.
At merely 17, Mokio’s name is already echoing throughout European football, with Premier League powerhouses and La Liga titans showing interest in the Belgian prodigy.
Born on February 29, 2008, in Ghent, Mokio, who is also capable of performing well as a left-back, has emerged as one of the brightest prospects on the continent.
Standing at 6 feet tall and possessing a refined left foot, Mokio’s versatility and poise make him an ideal candidate for contemporary, possession-oriented systems.
The teenager’s transfer to Ajax in the summer of 2024, on a contract lasting until June 2027, highlights his rapid ascent, having turned down offers from Barcelona and Bayern Munich to join a club celebrated for developing talent.
Mokio has made 21 appearances for the Ajax first team thus far in his career, netting two goals along the way.
This season, the 17-year-old Belgian has made one start and two substitute appearances for Ajax in the Eredivisie, accumulating a total of 61 minutes on the field.
Although Mokio’s senior minutes remain limited, his glimpses of quality – progressive passing, duel-winning tenacity, and seamless transitions – have intensified interest from Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal, Man City, and Tottenham.
Sources have told TEAMtalk that Mokio’s robust style is “built for the Premier League”.
LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are also monitoring the teenager, but Ajax’s track record of developing stars gives Mokio the ideal platform to shine.
What scouts think of Jorthy Mokio
Mokio’s career commenced at KFC Merelbeke before he transitioned to KAA Gent’s academy in 2021, where his technical skills and tactical acumen distinguished him as a generational talent.
Scouts evaluate him with a perfect score of 10/10 for potential, commending his capacity to merge physical strength with technical elegance.
Characterized as a blend of Declan Rice and N’Golo Kante, Mokio exhibits Rice’s forward-driving energy and Kante’s remarkable recovery skills and positioning during transitions.
His ability to play the ball and his maturity surpass his years, rendering him a “phenomenal prospect” in the eyes of those who have observed him closely.
This season is crucial: consistent performances could cement his elite status and ignite a transfer frenzy, with a possible transfer anticipated by the summer of 2026.
As clubs compete for his signature, Mokio’s combination of versatility, physicality, and intelligence positions him to become a foundational player for a top club, potentially transforming midfields across Europe’s premier stages.
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