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Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax for £37million.
The Blues have held long-term interest in the Netherlands international, 19, who will sign a seven-year-deal.
Hato can play at both left-back and centre-back and is thought to be primarily considered as cover and competition for Marc Cucurella.
The defender has been a target for Arsenal and Liverpool in the past.
Hato is set to travel for a medical after being given permission to travel to London and complete the move.
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