Club World Cup champion Chelsea has completed the signing of Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported $49 million.

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.

Chelsea have signed 19-year-old defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax, the club announced on Sunday.