Chelsea are nearing the acquisition of Jorrel Hato, the highly rated Ajax defender, who has reportedly expressed his desire to leave the Dutch club for the Premier League side. The 19-year-old’s agent, Humphry Nijman, confirmed ongoing talks with Chelsea, and Fabrizio Romano reports that personal terms have been agreed upon.<\/p>\n
Hato has officially requested Ajax to consider a transfer this summer, signaling his intent to make the move. While Ajax is holding out for up to \u20ac60 million, reported by Dutch media De Telegraaf, negotiations appear to be advancing around a lower figure close to \u20ac40 million.<\/p>\n
Chelsea had initially planned to finance the deal through the sale of Portuguese defender Renato Veiga. However, Atl\u00e9tico Madrid’s choice to sign David Hancko means their interest in Veiga has waned. Veiga’s transfer value of \u20ac40 million was also deemed too steep by Atl\u00e9tico. Despite this, Chelsea remains keen on Hato, whose versatility across left-back and centre-back roles has made him a top target.<\/p>\n
Veiga’s departure followed his loan stint at Juventus, as he sought greater responsibilities at center-back, which Chelsea could not guarantee. With current first-choice left-back Marc Cucurella in the squad, the left-back spot remains an area where Chelsea aims to strengthen.<\/p>\n
Interest in Hato extends from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool, yet Chelsea seem poised to secure the promising Dutch international\u2019s signature ahead of them. The club\u2019s proactive approach reflects their commitment to bolstering the squad\u2019s defensive options ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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