Chelsea Eye Jorrel Hato After £52m Madueke Sale to Arsenal

For the second consecutive transfer window, Chelsea are making bold moves in the market, already spending £211 million this summer and now turning their attention to Ajax’s versatile young defender, Jorrel Hato. The 19-year-old Dutch talent has drawn significant interest across Europe after a standout season in the Eredivisie and Chelsea’s recent £52 million sale of Noni Madueke to Arsenal is expected to support their efforts to land Hato, with Ajax reportedly valuing him at £60 million.

Hato, who has been with Ajax for seven years, has shown maturity both on and off the pitch. Despite the growing speculation, he remains calm about his future, stating he prefers to assess his career season by season. The defender is seen as a long-term investment and a tactical asset for new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, capable of covering both central defense and left-back positions, potentially easing pressure on Marc Cucurella.