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.

Jorrel Hato will be leaving Ajax to join English side Chelsea. The clubs have reached an agreement regarding a transfer sum of over 40 million euros, with various media outlets reporting that the fee can rise further due to bonuses.

The hierarchy at Dutch club Ajax has been left divided over Chelsea ’s €40m (£35m) bid for their defender Jorrel Hato, according to reports. Chelsea have already agreed personal terms with the 19-year-old Netherlands international – but they are yet to strike a deal with Ajax.