Chelsea confirm arrival of Jorrel Hato from Ajax

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·3 August 2025

Chelsea have completed the signing of Jorrel Hato from Ajax on a seven-year deal.

The young Dutch defender joins the club after coming through the academy at Ajax before going on to play 110 games for the club's first team.

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The transfer was made for a fee of a reported €43 million (approx £37.25m), with the player signing until 2032.

"I’m very excited, I’m so happy to be here," the 19-year-old said to the club's media on his arrival at Stamford Bridge.

"I thought a lot about my future and wanted to take the next step in my career. Chelsea is the best place for me to do that so I’m very happy."

Chelsea have been busy as usual in the transfer window this summer with Hato becoming the club's ninth arrival of the window.