Chelsey Signed 19 -year -old defender Joril hato From Ajax, the club announced on Sunday.
Sources told ESPN NL that the Hato would join the Premier League Club in a deal of € 46.5 million ($ 53m) except bonuses. Chelsea said Hato signed a long -term deal that would place it with the club by 2032. He will connect with his new colleagues at the end of this week.
“I am very excited, I am very happy to come here,” Hato said after signing his deal. “I thought a lot about my future and wanted to take the next step in my career. Chelsea is the best place for me, so I am very happy.”
Despite his age, Hato has performed more than 100 for Ajax and for six NetherlandsHato, who became the youngest player of Captain Ajax in 2023 (17), can play either on the left or center.
Hato, which was placed by several largest clubs in Europe, was combined with arsenal in the last summer and earlier this year, the Club signed the Christian mosquito instead by the Club.
Alex Cross, technical director of Ajax, stated that the loss of Hato was a difficulty for the IREDVISI club, but he wished him well and thanked him for his service to the club.
“With the transfer of Jorel, we lose one of our columns in defense,” Cros said. “He is not only a very great talent and a good player, but he also has a very good character and personality. We would like to keep him for at least one more year, but we understand that he has now set his places on this amazing adventure work that is waiting for him in the Premier League.
“We honestly wishes him for this new challenge and is proud of what he has done for Ajax and wishes him every success in England.”
Hato joined Ajax’s academy from Sparta Rotterdam in 2018 and signed its first professional contract at the age of 16, four years later.
Club World Cup champion Chelsea started the new top-up-ups on August 17 at the London rivals Crystal Palace’s house.
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