Chelsea’s £37m Statement of Defensive IntentChelsea’s summer of bold recruitment has taken another decisive step with the £37 million acquisition of Ajax defender Jorrel Hato. The

The Netherlands defender, who is comfortable operating both at left-back and centre-half, follows Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Mamadou Sarr, Dario Essugo, Estevao and Kendry Paez through the doors in west London.

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