Barcelona may look to sign 20-year-old Netherlands international Jorrel Hato from Chelsea in the January transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Jorrel Hato is one of seven defenders on Barcelona’s wishlist heading into the winter transfer window. The reigning La Liga champions are eager to bolster their defensive unit by signing a versatile centre-back, and they have set their sights on the 20-year-old Chelsea defender.
Per SPORT, apart from Hato, Fikayo Tomori, Vitor Reis, Piero Hincapie, Lucas Beraldo, Jonathan Tah, and Lisandro Martinez are also on Barcelona’s wishlist. The report suggests that the Catalan giants are looking for a bargain deal for January, thus leading them to create a shortlist of targets.
Jorrel Hato and his career so far
Jorrel Hato has made gradual progress since joining Chelsea from Ajax in a deal worth £37 million in August 2025. The Dutchman burst into the spotlight at the Eredivisie club, and his exploits early in his career helped him garner widespread interest, as he made over 100 appearances while chipping in with four goals and nine assists despite being a teenager.