Chelsea’s relentless poaching of up-and-coming young players has been the hallmark of the Todd Boehly era. Recently, a mooted £37 million capture of Ajax’s Jorrel Hato adds to the storyline. At 19, the Dutch centre-back is one of the brightest young stars on the continent,

Jorrel Hato will be leaving Ajax to join English side Chelsea. The clubs have reached an agreement regarding a transfer sum of over 40 million euros, with various media outlets reporting that the fee can rise further due to bonuses.

CHELSEA have agreed a deal to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax for £37million. The Blues have held long-term interest in the Netherlands international, 19, who will sign a seven-year-deal. Hato can play