In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Real Madrid are showing interest in Ajax centre-back Jorrel Hato. It has been mentioned that Los Blancos are eyeing a move to bring the Dutch defender to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium next year.
Hato’s Impressive Form In Dutch Football This Season
Hato has made a decent start to this campaign as he has put in a string of impressive displays at the heart of Ajax’s defence. The 18-year-old has scored two goals and picked up two assists in 13 matches for the Dutch outfit this season across all fronts.
The Dutch talent has been a rock at the back and deserves credit for averaging 1.2 tackles, 0.6 interceptions, 1.8 clearances and 1.8 key passes per game in the Dutch Eredivisie. He has also been tidy when distributing the ball from inside his half based on his pass success rate of 90.4% in top-flight football (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at the Dutch club will expire in the summer of 2028. Therefore, it would be difficult for Real Madrid to get a deal done for him on the cheap next year.
Real Madrid Are Showing Interest In Hato: Is He A Prospect For The Future?
Hato is a tough-tackling defender who can time his challenges well to earn the ball back for his team inside his half. He usually puts his foot through the ball when needed and can play his way out from the back.
The Dutch talent can even engineer the odd chance for his teammates up top. He is primarily a central defender but can also operate as a left-back if asked to do so. However, there are some concerns over whether he can maintain his good form in Spanish football.
At 18, Hato has the potential to be a future star in European football as long as he continues to develop with each season. He is undeniably a prospect to watch out for in the coming years.
Therefore, the Madrid giants would do well to lure him to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium next year. We can expect Hato to enhance the quality of Real Madrid‘s backline in the long run, so Ancelotti should consider snapping him up soon.
