Chelsea have gone on and gotten another transfer deal over the line. The Blues have been one of the busiest teams in the ongoing summer window, both in terms of incomings and outgoings. And it does not look like they are expected to slow down on either fronts, with multiple weeks left to do more business and improve Enzo Maresca's squad further.
For now, Chelsea have added a fresh face to their squad. The fans will be delighted and it is a move that has been long-awaited.
As reported by the club's official website, Chelsea have announced the signing of Netherlands international Jorrel Hato from Ajax. He has signed a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge through to 2032 and the Dutch defender will join up with his new team-mates this week.
Hato is one of the most highly-rated young defenders in world football, capable of playing both on the left and centrally. Thus, he could be the perfect cover for Marc Cucurella and Levi Colwill, two of Chelsea's most-used and important players currently.
Official: Chelsea announce transfer signing of Jorrel Hato from Ajax
Hato might be 19 years of age, but he is not just another project signing. He might be more first-team ready than the likes of Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens, two more of Chelsea's signings from this summer transfer window.
Hato already has 111 appearances under his belt for Ajax. On top of that, he is a full international as well, having played six senior games for the Netherlands national team.
Of course, in recent years, we have seen a lot of players come from the Eredivisie to the Premier League and then struggle to adjust. That being said, Chelsea's scouting and recruitment have been pretty spot on and one can expect big things from Hato, both in the short and long run.