Chelsea have added to their defensive options with the signing of Jorrel Hato from Ajax – here we break down the deal

Chelsea have completed the signing of Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported £37million. The 19-year-old, who has been capped six times by his country, has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge. He becomes the Blues’ eighth signing of the summer transfer window.

New Chelsea signing Jorrel Hato has suggested why he joined the Blues in this summer transfer window. Chelsea on Sunday evening announced the signing of