Chelsea has officially announced the successful recruitment of defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax, on the day of the player who thinks the Blues is the largest club in the world.
The Dutch defender has signed a 7 -year contract with the Stamford Bridge team, England became Chelsea's 8th contract this summer. To convince Ajax to release this potential young star The Blues had to spend £ 37 million.
Jorrel Hato is a versatile defender, in addition to the position of the British center -back can also kick the full -back. This 2006 player is considered to have great potential, he can become the mainstay of the London team in the future.
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Chelsea successfully recruited defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax. |
Speaking on the club's website after its debut, the 19 -year -old call Chelsea as the largest club and play in the biggest tournament, he said: “Chelsea is a big club, moving to Stamford Bridge is a big decision for my career.
I have had 7 years with Ajax, I consider this as my second family, so it is not easy to leave, but I feel that at this time, I need to go to the largest club, in the biggest tournament. For me, I think this is the right decision. ”
Hato grew up at Ajax Academy and had 111 appearances for the Dutch club before moving to West London. Last season, this teenage player was honored as the best young player in the season in the Dutch league, he also had 6 caps for the Netherlands.
Hato added: “Of course, it is a strange feeling to break up with people in the Netherlands, but for me, this is a new journey with new people. I really thought about my future and this is what I want. I think I will match Chelsea's play, so I decided to move to Chelsea.”
Hato, who can be arranged in a center -back position or left -back, added: “I am 19 years old and played more than 100 matches for Ajax, so I have some certain experiences. For me, this is the right time to make a big step, coming to the Premier League, coming to Chelsea. And now I'm here!”.
Hato will join his new teammates at Chelsea this week. The Blues had two friendly matches before the English Premier League 2025/26 started on August 15. Enzo Maresca's team will face Bayer Leverkusen on August 8 before having a friendly match against AC Milan on August 10.