{"id":7281,"date":"2025-07-31T07:38:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T07:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/?p=7281"},"modified":"2025-07-31T07:38:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T07:38:28","slug":"chelsea-agree-e40m-deal-to-sign-ajax-star-jorrel-hato","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/chelsea-agree-e40m-deal-to-sign-ajax-star-jorrel-hato\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Agree \u20ac40M+ Deal to Sign Ajax Star Jorrel Hato"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maresca\u2019s Defensive Revolution Begins<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chelsea FC<\/strong> have officially agreed a deal to sign<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/45862349\/jorrel-hato-chelsea-agree-deal-ajax-defender-sources\"> <strong>Jorrel Hato<\/strong> from <strong>Ajax<\/strong><\/a>, securing one of Europe\u2019s most promising young defenders in a transfer worth <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11668\/13401899\/jorrel-hato-transfer-news-chelsea-agree-deal-to-sign-19-year-old-ajax-centre-back\">over \u20ac40 million<\/a><\/strong>. The 19-year-old Dutch international is set to sign a <strong>seven-year contract until June 2032<\/strong>, pending a medical in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Who Is Jorrel Hato?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Age<\/strong>: 19<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Position<\/strong>: Centre-back \/ Left-back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Club<\/strong>: Ajax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Caps<\/strong>: 6 for the Netherlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appearances for Ajax<\/strong>: 111<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accolades<\/strong>: Eredivisie Talent of the Year (2024\/25)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-1.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-1-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-1-150x193.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-1-300x386.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hato captained Ajax at just 17 and has already earned praise from elite players\u2014<strong>Virgil van Dijk<\/strong> reportedly \u201cadores\u201d Hato and considers him the best Dutch defensive talent in years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transfer Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Attribute<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transfer Fee<\/td><td>\u20ac40M+ (initial \u20ac35.5M + add-ons)2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contract Length<\/td><td>Until June 2032<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical<\/td><td>Pending, expected in London<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sell-on Clause<\/td><td>Included in Ajax\u2019s agreement<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-2.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-2-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-2-150x189.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-2-300x377.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hato was left out of Ajax\u2019s Como Cup final squad to avoid injury risk ahead of the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tactical Fit Under Enzo Maresca<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chelsea\u2019s new manager <strong>Enzo Maresca<\/strong> is building a youthful, versatile squad. Hato\u2019s ability to play both <strong>centre-back and left-back<\/strong> makes him a strategic addition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"418\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-3.jpg 418w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-3-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-3-150x196.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-3-300x392.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Provides depth behind Marc Cucurella<\/strong>, who played nearly 70 games last season<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fits Chelsea\u2019s model of <strong>low base wages with performance incentives<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds composure, leadership, and ball-playing ability to the backline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chelsea\u2019s Summer Transfer Strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hato becomes Chelsea\u2019s <strong>seventh signing<\/strong> of the summer, joining:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joao Pedro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liam Delap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jamie Gittens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Estevao Willian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dario Essugo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mamadou Sarr1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-4.jpg 559w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-4-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hato-4-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blues are also in talks to sign <strong>Xavi Simons<\/strong> from RB Leipzig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;What This Means for Chelsea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chelsea\u2019s acquisition of Jorrel Hato signals a <strong>long-term defensive investment<\/strong> and a commitment to youth development. With Maresca at the helm, the club is clearly prioritizing tactical flexibility and squad depth ahead of the 2025\/26 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bet Bigger, Win Smarter with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh-m\">Bangbet<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy unbeatable odds, exciting bonuses, and fast payouts all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/\">Bangbet<\/a>, every game is a chance to win and every bet brings the thrill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join the winning team \u2014 Bet the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.bangbet.androidgsavvggplay\">Bangbet <\/a>way!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maresca\u2019s Defensive Revolution Begins Chelsea FC have officially agreed a deal to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax, securing one of Europe\u2019s most promising young defenders in a transfer worth over \u20ac40 million. The 19-year-old Dutch international is set to sign a seven-year contract until June 2032, pending a medical in London. &nbsp;Who Is Jorrel Hato? 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