Chelsea have confirmed that Champions League winner Ben Chilwell no longer has a squad number, with 21 being passed to new signing Jorrel Hato.
Chelsea fans, get ready to celebrate! The Blues have officially snapped up Ajax sensation Jorrel Hato in a blockbuster deal worth just under £38 million
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Ajax star Jorrel Hato for a reported fee of just under £38 million.
Chelsea reportedly want Marc Cucurella to play an important role in helping Jorrel Hato settle into the Premier League. The Blues are on the verge of securing the services of the Dutch teenage defender from Ajax, with the two clubs finally settling on a fee that surpasses the €40 million (£34m/$46m) mark. The 19-year-old is expected to undergo a medical soon before becoming part of Enzo Maresca’s evolving Chelsea squad.
Chelsea have reached an agreement worth in excess of €40 million (£34.5m/$46m) to sign Ajax defender Jorrel Hato.
After missing the friendly against Celtic, Jorrel Hato was once again left out of the Ajax squad for their match against Como, amid speculations that the Dutch defender could join Chelsea this summer. The Blues have been in taks with the Eridivisie side since the beginning of July and are now reportedly closing in on securing the 19-year-old's transfer.
A Chelsea ace and close friend to Cole Palmer is reportedly attracting interest from Premier League teams as the Blues target Ajax star Jorrel Hato.
Jorrel Hato was left out of Ajax squad for their friendly against Celtic as Chelsea ramp up their pursuit of the Dutch defender. As talks between the Premier League club and the Amsterdam side continue, Hato’s exclusion has been interpreted as a sign that Ajax may be coming to terms with the likelihood of his departure.
Chelsea's move for Ajax starlet Jorrel Hato has hit a roadblock as the Dutch giants have reportedly raised their asking price. Although the Blues have been in advanced talks and believed they had reached personal terms with the defender, Ajax now reportedly want up to €60 million (£52m/$70m) to sanction a transfer, complicating the potential deal this summer.
