
Jorrel Hato has officially completed his transfer from Ajax to Chelsea, with the 19-year-old Dutch defender signing a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge for a fee exceeding €40 million. The versatile centre-back becomes Chelsea’s latest defensive reinforcement after weeks of negotiations between the two clubs.
Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano announced the completion of the move with his trademark “here we go” declaration: “BREAKING: Jorrel Hato to Chelsea, here we go! Deal in place with Ajax for fee in excess of €40m. Hato will sign long term deal at Chelsea as he only wanted to join #CFC this summer. Medical and travel set to be booked for talented defender.”
Chelsea are closing in on securing the signing of promising young defender Jorrel Hato. After fresh direct talks with Ajax today, negotiations have reached the final stages, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Italian journalist had previously indicated the deal was imminent before confirming its completion.
Player’s Clear Preference
Jorrel Hato has made his desire to join Chelsea perfectly clear this summer. The defender’s determination to move to Stamford Bridge proved crucial in finalizing the transfer, with Romano confirming that Hato “only wanted to join Chelsea this summer.”
Hato has told Ajax he wants to leave and the clubs have been locked in high-level talks on Wednesday. His clear preference for Chelsea over other interested clubs simplified the negotiation process once the two clubs reached an agreement on the transfer fee.
Medical and Contract Details

The medical examination and travel arrangements have been scheduled for the young defender to complete his move to London. After new direct discussions with Ajax today, negotiations have obviously reached an advance stage and the Dutch sensation is said to be on standby to jet in and sign once the all-clear has been given.
Hato will sign a long-term contract with Chelsea, providing security for both player and club as they invest in his development. The contract length reflects Chelsea’s confidence in the teenager’s potential to become a key player for their future.
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Fee Structure and Negotiations
It’s understood Chelsea are ready to pay £44m (€50m) for Hato, but Ajax are holding out for around £52m (€60m). However, the final agreement saw Chelsea secure the player for a fee exceeding €40 million, representing successful negotiations from the London club’s perspective.
Chelsea initially bid €40 million for the 19-year-old but the Amsterdam club rejected this offer, claiming that the figure was too low. Instead, Ajax were hoping to land a deal between €55-60m. The eventual compromise satisfied both clubs’ requirements.
Missing Pre-Season Friendlies

Hato’s impending departure became evident when he was excluded from Ajax’s recent fixtures. 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.
His absence from these preparation matches indicated that the transfer was progressing toward completion, with Ajax protecting their asset from potential injury while negotiations continued.
Player Profile and Versatility
The Blues are willing to pay around £40million for the versatile Dutchman, according to talkSPORT. However, Ajax values Hato at £60m, and he is under contract until 2028. Hato’s ability to play both centre-back and left-back makes him a valuable addition to Chelsea’s defensive options.
The 19-year-old’s versatility allows him to operate in multiple defensive positions, providing tactical flexibility for Chelsea’s coaching staff as they plan their defensive strategies for the upcoming season.
Chelsea’s Defensive Investment

The signing shows Chelsea’s continued investment in young defensive talent as they rebuild their squad under current management. Hato’s addition strengthens their defensive depth while providing a long-term solution to their backline needs.
His age profile aligns perfectly with Chelsea’s strategy of combining experienced players with promising young talents who can develop into key contributors over several seasons.
Ajax’s Development Success
The transfer is another successful development story for Ajax’s renowned youth academy system. The Dutch club’s ability to produce and develop talents like Hato continues to attract attention from Europe’s biggest clubs.
The substantial fee received for the teenager provides Ajax with resources to reinvest in their squad while validating their youth development programs that consistently produce players capable of competing at the highest level.
Integration Plans

Chelsea’s coaching staff will now focus on integrating Hato into their tactical system during the remainder of pre-season. His familiarity with high-level competition through Ajax’s European campaigns should ease his transition to Premier League football.
The defender’s technical ability and modern playing style make him well-suited to Chelsea’s possession-based approach, with his distribution skills from the back adding another dimension to their build-up play.
With his move now official, Jorrel Hato begins an exciting new chapter at Chelsea, where he will have the opportunity to develop his career at one of Europe’s most ambitious clubs while contributing to their defensive stability.


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