Chelsea Renew Interest in Ajax Defender Jorrel Hato Facing £20m Valuation Gap
The Blues must meet Ajax’s £60m valuation to land the versatile 19-year-old who is contracted until 2028.
Overview
- Chelsea has reopened transfer discussions with Ajax for 19-year-old centre-back Jorrel Hato after boosting funds with their Club World Cup victory.
- Their opening bid of £40 million remains £20 million below Ajax’s asking price for the teenager.
- Arsenal and Liverpool continue to monitor Hato’s situation, intensifying the race for his signature this summer.
- Hato’s ability to operate at both centre-back and left-back addresses Chelsea’s need for cover, particularly for Marc Cucurella.
- Ajax’s firm £60 million valuation and Hato’s contentment in Amsterdam under a contract through 2028 complicate negotiations.