Jorrel Hato (Ajax)
July 2025
Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement with Ajax for 19-year-old centre-back Jorrel Hato, following a breakthrough in negotiations. The deal aligns with Chelsea’s youth-focused, incentivised contract strategy. Hato has pushed for the move and asked to skip Como Cup matches despite traveling. Chelsea value his versatility, with plans to use him as backup at left-back after Marc Cucurella’s heavy season for club and country.