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 bolstered their defensive ranks with the acquisition of highly rated Netherlands international Jorrel Hato from Ajax. The 19-year-old joins the West London club in a deal reportedly valued at £37 million ($49 million), becoming the latest addition in an ambitious summer transfer window.

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.