Chelsea’s £37m Statement of Defensive IntentChelsea’s summer of bold recruitment has taken another decisive step with the £37 million acquisition of Ajax defender Jorrel Hato. The

Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato signs seven-year contract with Chelsea after completing £37m transfer from Ajax.

Chelsea's summer spending spree has continued with the signing of young defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax. Hato has joined the Blues, who won the Club World Cup last month, in a deal worth £38.6m (€44.2m). The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year deal, keeping him at Chelsea through to the end of the 2031-32 season.