Real Madrid dispatched scouts to watch versatile 19-year-old Dutch defender Jorrel Hato in the UEFA Nations League tie between Spain and the Netherlands earlier this week.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Jorrel Hato is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions are closely monitoring the Ajax prodigy’s progress, and they dispatched scouts to watch the versatile defender in the UEFA Nations League tie between the Netherlands and Spain at De Kuip earlier this week.
Jorrel Hato: The rising Dutch sensation
Jorrel Hato has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the world since breaking into the first-team squad at Ajax. The Dutchman spent his formative years in his homeland, graduating from the youth division at AFC Ajax after stamping his authority in age-group football.
Hato broke into the first-team squad at Ajax as a 16-year-old in January 2023. Since then, the 19-year-old has come leaps and bounds at the Eredivisie club, becoming a mainstay at the back for his team. The teenage sensation has already turned out over 100 times thus far for Ajax while chipping in with four goals and nine assists.
Hato’s exploits for Ajax have helped him break into his national squad, with the youngster making six appearances for the Netherlands. Meanwhile, the Dutch defender’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Real Madrid will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
La Liga adventure on the horizon?
Real Madrid’s interest in Jorrel Hato makes sense. The reigning La Liga champions need a centre-back and a left-back heading into the summer transfer window. While David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger are on the wrong side of 30, Eder Militao has sustained two long-term knee injuries in as many seasons. Meanwhile, Ferland Mendy has blown hot and cold in the last 12 months.
So, Hato has emerged as a viable target for Real Madrid, and the youngster can be a one-stop solution for two defensive positions. Los Blancos sent scouts to watch the 19-year-old Dutchman in the UEFA Nations League clash between the Netherlands and Spain earlier this week.
Real Madrid also scouted Dean Huijsen, with the Spanish international making his senior bow for La Roja. So, the reigning La Liga champions have two defenders on their wishlist heading into the summer transfer window.
