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31Jul

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Chelsea agree deal for Ajax defender Hato

Jorrel Hato Chelsea have agreed a deal for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato for an initial fee of £37m, subject to the Dutch club's supervisory board approval. The 19-year-old Dutchman is expected to sign a seven-year contract lasting until 2032 and will complete a medical, having been given the green light to travel to west London. Chelsea consider Hato a talented young option to add competition to the backline, where he is capable of playing at either left-back or in central defence. Hato made his senior debut for Ajax in February 2023 at just 16 years and 335 days old, making him the third-youngest player ever to feature in an Eredivisie game for the club He has made 75 appearances for the Eredivisie side and made his senior debut for the Netherlands in 2023. Ajax have decided to sell him, w...

Ajax confirms: Pasveer out of action for several weeks

7Mar

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Ajax confirms: Pasveer out of action for several weeks

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 06: Remko Pasveer of Ajax (on the ground) gets treated for an injury during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 First Leg match between AFC Ajax and Eintracht Frankfurt at Johan Cruyff Arena on March 06, 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Sports Press Photo/Getty Images) Ajax will have to do without Remko Pasveer, the club announced this week, as the veteran goalkeeper suffered a muscle strain during European midweek action. Pasveer (41) was injured in the Europa League match against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday and afterwards coach Francesco Farioli confirmed things were not looking good. Talking on Ajax’s official channels, Pasveer himself described his pain, “When I played the ball in, I unfortunately immediately ...

Real Madrid reportedly eyeing Ajax teenager who could cost €30-40m

17Feb

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Real Madrid reportedly eyeing Ajax teenager who could cost €30-40m

AFC Ajax Amsterdam defender Jorrel Hato plays during the match between Ajax and Feyenoord at the Johan Cruijff ArenA for the Dutch Eredivisie season 2024-2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on February 2, 2025. Real Madrid are reportedly keeping a close eye on Ajax’s 18-year-old defender, Jorrel Hato, claims a recent update from Real Madrid Confidencial. Linking young, promising players to the Spanish giants is nothing new, but this time the focus is on the rising star from the Netherlands, who has quickly made a name for himself at Ajax. Hato has become a key player for Ajax at just 18 years old, showing immense potential in his defensive role. Real Madrid’s interest in the young talent is no surprise, as they are looking to strengthen their squad, particularly in the defensive area. Hato...

9Aug

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Panathinaikos’ Europa League hopes in doubt after defeat to Ajax

Panathinaikos is on the verge of a Europa League exit after losing their opening game with Ajax, putting all the pressure on them to cause an upset in the reverse fixture in Amsterdam. The “Trifylli” fell 0-1 to the Dutch giants at the Olympic Stadium on Friday morning (AEST), giving them a major obstacle to overcome in next week’s second leg of their third qualifying round tie. Ajax found what proved to be the match’s only goal in the 28th minute with a lovely team movement that was polished off by winger Steven Berghuis’ strike into the bottom right. The Greens grew into the game and managed to have the ascendency for periods of the clash as they searched for an equaliser, though they proved unable to penetrate Ajax’s defence. The assignment now calls on Panathinaikos to manufacture ...