Jorrel Hato (Ajax > Chelsea)
July 2025
Chelsea have completed the signing of 19-year-old defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth £38.5m. He has signed a seven-year contract and becomes Chelsea’s eighth summer signing.
The Netherlands international joins to bolster Enzo Maresca’s youthful squad and provide cover at left-back. Ajax had hoped to keep him another year, but Hato pushed for the move to take the next step in his career.
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.
Jorrel Hato (Ajax)
July 2025
Ajax defender Jorrel Hato requested not to play in the Como Cup final amid Chelsea interest. The 19-year-old wants to avoid injury risk with a potential move to the Premier League club under serious negotiation.
Chelsea and Ajax remain apart on valuation. The Blues bid around £35m, while Ajax hold out for £52m. Talks are ongoing. Hato’s decision to sit out the match signals intent to push for the move. He’s considered one of Europe’s top young defensive prospects.
Jorrel Hato (Ajax)
Summer 2025
Chelsea are closely monitoring Ajax defender Jorrel Hato and are weighing a summer move for the 19-year-old, who is under contract until 2028.
Hato, regarded as one of the top young defenders globally, is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Liverpool. Chelsea’s summer plans include signing a central defender, a winger, and a forward. Other centre-back targets include Marc Guehi, Dean Huijsen, and Jarrad Branthwaite. While Virgil van Dijk was considered, Chelsea see Hato as a more realistic long-term acquisition.
Jorrel Hato (Ajax), Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal)
April 2025
Arsenal are monitoring Ajax’s 19-year-old Jorrel Hato, a versatile defender with over 100 senior appearances, as they assess Jakub Kiwior’s future amid Roma links.
Hato has played mostly at left-back this season but is capable at center-back. Kiwior’s starting role is due to Gabriel’s injury, but his long-term place at Arsenal is unclear.
Jorrel Hato, Ajax
March 2025
Arsenal have joined Liverpool in the race for 19-year-old Ajax defender Jorrel Hato.
The Netherlands international, who plays as both a left-back and center-back, has impressed major clubs with 61 Eredivisie starts since debuting in February 2023. Real Madrid, Chelsea, and AC Milan are also monitoring him.
Jorrel Hato, Ajax
26 March 2025
Arsenal are the latest club to join the chase for Ajax’s 19-year-old defensive prodigy Jorrel Hato.
The versatile Dutch international—who can play at both left-back and center-back—is also being scouted by Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and AC Milan. Arsenal view him as a key long-term defensive asset.