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 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.