وفق الرياضي the Blues are closing in on reaching an agreement with Ajax over the transfer of Hato. Talks are still ongoing between the two clubs, while the Dutch defender has agreed on personal terms with الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز عمالقة.
The report adds that Chelsea are negotiating with Ajax to reduce their asking price of €40million (£34.8m/$46.7m). The Blues were linked with a move for the defender since the start of July. Hato was also wanted by أرسنال in January 2024, however, the youngster later penned a new five-year contract with the club.
Hato made his senior debut for Ajax in 2023 and has appeared in 111 matches across all competitions. In the 2024-25 campaign, the teenager played mostly in the left-back position, although he is also capable of playing as a central defender.
النادي كأس العالم winners will play two friendly matches against باير ليفركوزن و ميلان at home, before kicking off the new season against كريستال بالاس في 17 أغسطس.
