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UEFA Champions League: Chelsea have announced the signing of Netherlands international Jorrel Hato from Ajax. The 19-year-old defender has penned a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge through to 2032 and will join up with his new teammates this week.

Hato, who He became Chelsea's eighth signing of the summer transfer window, made 31 league appearances last season, scoring twice and providing six assists, to help Ajax secure UEFA Champions League football with a second-place league finish.

Speaking to club's official website, Hato explains why he knew this was the right time to take the next step in his career, why the Blues is the right place to do it.