Arteta asks Arsenal for a 60 million euro full-back

The Gunners club is very active in this transfer market, but the Spanish coach wants more reinforcements

Héctor Andreu | 25 Jul 2025 | 15.54
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Arsenal is preparing to sign Jorrel Hato / ABC
Arsenal is preparing to sign Jorrel Hato / ABC

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Arsenal has initiated contacts with Ajax to try to close the signing of Jorrel Hato, one of the defenders with the most potential in European football. At 19 years old, the young Dutch center-back has aroused the interest of several giants on the continent, and the 'gunners' do not want to fall behind in the race to secure his incorporation.

According to the Dutch media De Telegraaf, Chelsea is leading and would be willing to spend between 55 and 60 million euros to secure his services. However, Mikel Arteta's team has joined the discussions forcefully and sees in Hato an ideal piece for his ability to play both as a center-back and left-back, a quality that fits perfectly into the versatile style of the Spanish coach.

Ajax wants to keep him, but they also need to generate income

Despite the growing interest from London, Ajax coach John Heitinga remains cautious. “Jorrel continues to be part of our team. Everything else, for now, is just rumors,” he stated at a press conference, leaving the door slightly open to a possible stay, although the Dutch team also needs to generate income, and the sale of Hato could be essential to balance their finances.

Arsenal is looking to strengthen their defensive line for the future and considers Hato a strategic long-term investment. It won't be easy to convince Ajax or compete with Chelsea's economic power, but at the Emirates, they trust in their sports project to attract the young talent from the Netherlands.

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