Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax, sources have told ESPN. The 19-year-old will join the Premier League club in a deal worth €43.5 million ($50m) excluding bonuses, sources told ESPN NL. Chelsea's original offer was rejected last week.

Chelsea agreed a deal with Ajax to sign highly rated Dutch defender Jorrel Hato for just over €40 million (The Athletic).The 19-year-old will join the Blues on a seven-year contract, pending

An agreement between Chelsea and Ajax over Jorrel Hato has been reached subject to supervisory board approval set to join on a deal through to 2032. The Netherlands international, 19, will travel for a medical after the approval has been given.