Chelsea have reportedly agreed on a deal to sign 19-year-old Dutch defender Jorrel Hato from Dutch outfit Ajax this summer.

According to a report by the BBC, Chelsea have secured a £37 million agreement with Ajax to sign Jorrel Hato in the summer transfer window. The 19-year-old will sign a massive seven-year contract with the club, and he will complete his medical with the West London club soon.

The highly-rated defender has been permitted to travel to West London to wrap up the transfer. He has been quite impressive for the Dutch outfit, and he has made 75 senior appearances for them already. Despite the youngster’s tender age, he has tremendous experience and quality at the highest level, and he could be a very useful player for Chelsea in the upcoming season.

He is capable of operating as a left-back as well as a central defender. Hato’s versatility will be a huge bonus for Chelsea. The West London outfit will be looking to do well in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League next season, and they need a deeper squad with more quality.

Chelsea have been excellent during the summer transfer window

Chelsea have brought in multiple talented players this summer, and it is clear that they are looking to build for the future. Hato will be a formidable acquisition for them in the long run. They could help the 19-year-old develop further and fulfil his tremendous potential.

The reported £37 million fee could look like a bargain in the long run if the 19-year-old manages to adapt to English football quickly and make an instant impact at Chelsea. Chelsea are among the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them will be quite exciting for the young defender.

Chelsea managed to win the UEFA Europa Conference League and the Club World Cup recently, and they will look to build on it next season. They will want to fight for the league title and do well in the Champions League as well. The young Dutchman will certainly hope to help them climb back to the top of English football in future.