Chelsea is reportedly close to finalising a deal for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato. The young Dutch talent has requested to skip Ajax\u2019s recent pre-season friendly against Como to avoid injury risks that could threaten the transfer. This follows an earlier absence from the club’s friendly win over Celtic, which was initially due to his late return to pre-season.<\/p>\n
According to Voetbal International, Hato personally asked not to participate in the Como match, a request the club accepted to protect the potential transfer. Following this, The Athletic revealed significant progress in negotiations, with optimism that an agreement will be achieved soon.<\/p>\n
The transfer fee is expected to exceed \u20ac40 million (\u00a335 million, $47 million), though Dutch media have estimated the defender\u2019s value to be higher. De Telegraaf reported Ajax could be seeking up to \u20ac60 million (\u00a352.5 million, $70.5 million), but may settle for around \u20ac50 million (\u00a343.7 million, $58.8 million). The final fee could involve bonuses and possibly a sell-on clause to bridge the gap between the two clubs\u2019 valuations.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Chelsea is pursuing other Dutch prospects, notably RB Leipzig\u2019s Xavi Simons, with deals potentially funded by the lucrative transfer of Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix to Al Nassr.<\/p>\n
This strategic recruitment signals Chelsea\u2019s intent to strengthen their squad with promising young talent ahead of the 2025\/26 Premier League season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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