Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid are willing to fork out €40 million to sign Dutch defensive sensation Jorrel Hato.
Real Madrid are constantly on the lookout for players who can help further bolster their squad. In recent years, they have focused on signing young stars with massive potential and they seem to have found another gem in Jorrel Hato.
The Spanish giants will look to reinforce their backline on a priority basis next summer. According to a report from Fichajes, they are willing to make a significant financial effort to sign the Dutch sensation who has been doing wonders for Ajax. They are ready to table an offer worth €40 million plus add-ons to bring him to the Bernabeu.
Hato joined the youth setup of Ajax back in 2018. He went up the ranks at some pace and got promoted to their first team in the summer of 2023. At just 18, he is already a mainstay at the Dutch club with close to 100 first-team appearances.
The teenager has contributed towards eight goals in his 34 outings this season. He is certainly enjoying life in the Eredivisie. While the majority of his appearances this season have come as a left-back, he can even feature in the heart of the defence.
Real Madrid to go all out for Hato
The Dutch international’s versatility along with his massive potential have put him on the radar of some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Real Madrid are one of the clubs that have taken note of his performances and they consider him an ideal fit for their project.
Los Blancos have suffered a lot over the last two seasons because of injuries to key defenders. They will be looking to freshen things up by signing a young centre-back next summer. They want someone who can form a dependable partnership with Raul Asencio in the long run and Hato is seen as a perfect fit for their system as well as their plans.
His ability to feature on the flank as well as in a central role will be an added advantage. The Madrid-based outfit are looking to take the lead by making moves quickly for the highly sought-after defensive sensation. They are ready to make a €40 million bid along with a series of bonuses. In order to make things smoother, they are ready to offer one of their players as a part of the negotiations.
