On Sunday, Chelsea reported signing young Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax for a reported £37 million ($49 million).
Hato, who has six caps, signed a seven-year deal with the Premier League side.
As Chelsea’s manager Enzo Maresca strengthens his squad to meet the dual demands of the Premier League and Champions League this season, the 19-year-old is their eighth signing since the end of last season.
Hato, who can play left-back or in central defence, expressed his excitement and happiness at being here.
“I had a lot of ideas for my future and wanted to advance my career.” I’m very happy because that’s where I want to go.
Hato signed his first professional contract at the age of 16 after joining Ajax’s academy from Sparta Rotterdam in 2018.
In 111 appearances for the Eredivisie giants, he made his international debut against Gibraltar in 2023, scoring four goals.
Chelsea, the club’s champions, kick off their Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace on August 17.
Prior to signing Hato, the Blues had already signed Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Mamadou Sarr, Dario Essugo, Estevao Willian, and Kendry Paez.
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