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UCL: Chelsea, Liverpool record big wins over Ajax, Eintracht Frankfurt

UCL: Chelsea, Liverpool record big wins over Ajax, Eintracht Frankfurt

Chelsea and Liverpool were among the biggest winners in UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday after recording 5-1 victories over Ajax and Eintracht Frankfurt respectively in the league phase, Afrosport reports. Ajax were down to 10 men after 15 minutes following Kenneth Taylor's rash challenge on Facundo Bounanotte. This allowed Chelsea to gain momentum with Marc Guiu opening the scoring three minutes later before Josip Saluto...

Ex-Ajax boss Ten Hag certain Hato will succeed at Chelsea

Ex-Ajax boss Ten Hag certain Hato will succeed at Chelsea

Bayer Leverkusen coach Erik ten Hag is certain Jorrel Hato will succeed at Chelsea following his move from Ajax this summer, Afrosport reports. The 19-year-old joined the Blues in a £37 million deal and is considered one of the hottest defensive prospects in football. Ten Hag was in charge of Ajax from 2017 and 2022 before joining Manchester United. Hato broke into the Ajax first team...

Done Deal: Chelsea sign Hato in £37m deal from Ajax

Done Deal: Chelsea sign Hato in £37m deal from Ajax

Chelsea have completed the signing of defender Jorrel Hato in a deal £37 million deal from Ajax, Afrosport reports. The 19-year-old underwent a medical in London over the weekend and has now penned a seven-contract at Stamford Bridge until 2032. The Netherlands international becomes the eighth summer signing for Chelsea and was unveiled wearing their new shirt, which pays tributes to the Blues as winners of...

Jorrel Hato: Chelsea set to land Dutch prodigy in €40m transfer from Ajax

Jorrel Hato: Chelsea set to land Dutch prodigy in €40m transfer from Ajax

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Ajax to sign highly-rated teenage defender Jorrel Hato, Afrosport reports. The deal is reportedly in excess of €40 million plus add-ons, with the Dutch club including a sizable sell-on clause. The 19-year-old, who can play as a centre-back and left-back, is awaiting approval from Ajax supervisory board before travelling to London for a medical. Hato will sign a seven-year contract...

Jordan Henderson leaves Ajax officially on free transfer

Jordan Henderson officially joins Brentford on two-year deal

Brentford have completed the signing of Jordan Henderson on a two-year contract following his exit from Ajax, Afrosport reports. The 35-year-old England midfielder had one year left on his contract at Ajax but opted to mutually terminate it. He returns to Premier League two years after leaving Liverpool where he spent 12 years and captained for eight years, winning eight titles. His transfer comes as Brentford...