- Chelsea have initiated contact with Ajax regarding a potential transfer for 19-year-old Dutch defender Jorrel Hato.
- Hato's agent, Humphry Nijman, confirmed that Chelsea are in discussions with the player and club-to-club talks are underway.
- The versatile defender is highly valued for his ability to play both left-back and centre-back and is one of the brightest prospects in the Eredivisie.
- Hato has made 111 appearances for Ajax and earned six caps for the Netherlands since his international debut in November 2023.
- While other major European clubs have previously shown interest, Chelsea made their first approach in December before re-engaging this summer.
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