US EditionChelsea completes the signing of Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, AUG 3 – Chelsea's £40 million signing of 19-year-old Jorrel Hato marks their eighth summer acquisition, strengthening defense with a long-term contract amid a £250 million rebuilding project.
- Chelsea completed the signing of 19-year-old Dutch defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax for a reported £37 million on a seven-year contract.
- The deal followed Chelsea’s long interest in Hato, who wanted to join only Chelsea this summer amid Ajax’s financial difficulties and a split over the fee.
- Hato has played 111 matches for Ajax, netted four goals, earned the Eredivisie Talent of the Year award in the previous season, and made his international debut for the Netherlands in November 2023.
- Fabrizio Romano confirmed Hato’s medical and travel arrangements were set, and Chelsea expects him to provide cover primarily at left-back alongside Marc Cucurella.
- Hato expressed happiness and excitement, viewing Chelsea as the best place to take the next step in his career, making his arrival a significant boost for the club.
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Chelsea completes the signing of Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax
Club World Cup champion Chelsea has completed the signing of Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported $49 million.
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