Jorrel Hato on verge of Chelsea move as deal nears completion
Chelsea are on the brink of completing a deal for highly rated Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, with negotiations now in their final stages.
Fresh direct talks between the two clubs have brought significant progress, and a full agreement is expected imminently.
The 19-year-old Dutch international is now awaiting the green light to travel to London and finalise the move. Once given the all-clear, he is expected to undergo a medical and sign with Chelsea without delay.
Hato has long been admired by the Blues for his composure, versatility and maturity beyond his years, and his signing would further reinforce the club's long-term defensive project. He is comfortable both at centre-back and left-back — a profile that fits well into the club's recruitment strategy.
Should the deal go through as expected, Hato would become another key addition in Chelsea's youth-driven rebuild, with the club continuing to invest heavily in emerging talent across Europe. An official announcement is likely in the coming days.