Since making his senior debut for Ajax in January 2023, Jorrel Hato has firmly established himself as one of the most exciting defensive prospects in Europe. A real who’s who of clubs have spent years chasing his signature.

Front page news in the Netherlands: Ajax have rejected the “first official offer” from Chelsea for Jorrel Hato. But that’s just the beginning of the dance of course.

Ajax have rejected Chelsea 's first bid for star defender Jorrel Hato, sources have told ESPN. ESPN reported on Wednesday that Chelsea made an offer for the 19-year-old to strengthen their backline ahead of the new Premier League season, but sources have told ESPN that it has been rebuffed.