Ajax defender set for medical at Chelsea

Chelsea are now very close to signing Jorrel Hato from Dutch side Ajax this summer transfer window.

The latest update in Hato’s transfer revealed the defender is set to undergo his medical at Chelsea.

According to the reports, the Blues and Ajax have now reached an agreement over a deal in excess of 40million.

The is expected to penned down a long term contract with the Blues, who are only team he wanted to join this summer.

This was also confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Wednesday night.

Romano wrote on X: “Jorrel Hato to Chelsea, here we go! Deal in place with Ajax for fee in excess of €40m.

The transfer expert tipped that the talented defender will undergo his medical at Chelsea very soon.

Meanwhile, Hato will arrive at Chelsea as a back up for their defender Marc Cucurella, who has also been linked to the Saudi Pro League.

Chelsea are, however, determined to keep Cucurella amid interest for him, also giving him assurance that Hato is not at the club to compete with him for game time.

Hato who is also versatile could play in the other wings at the back.