Jorrel Hato has been rated more highly than Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri, with the Gunners reportedly interested in the Ajax defender.
The 18-year-old centre-back has been one of the revelations of the season, with Hato emerging as one of Ajax’s next superstar talents despite the Dutch giants enduring a year to forget.
Hato’s performances recently won the teenager a new contract with Ajax, and reports have suggested that Arsenal are interested in signing the versatile defender one year after landing Jurrien Timber from the Amsterdam-based club.
Jorrel Hato ranked higher than Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri
And as per Goal in their NXGN 2024 showcase, Hato has been rated as a more exciting youngster than Nwaneri, with the defender placing at 12th place with the Arsenal midfielder ranking at 41st.
Placing higher than the likes of Lewis Miley, Ben Doak and Archie Grey, there’s good reason to believe that Hato is one of the most exciting talents currently playing in world football.
And for Arsenal, their interest in the teenager is more than justified, with the north London side seemingly interested in signing a young defender this summer.
Indeed, Hato would make for an outstanding addition to Arsenal’s ranks, and given how young the 18-year-old is, the centre-back has plenty of time to develop his talents so he can one day thrive in the Premier League.
Jorrel Hato would be wise to stay at Ajax this summer
Hato is clearly a talent with a big future in the game, with the defender already a regular for one of the most prestigious clubs in all of Europe in Ajax.
And whilst a move might be tempting this summer, the 18-year-old would be wise to remain with the Dutch giants for another season, where Hato can develop his game even further.
Indeed, Arsenal is tempting for the defender, but with regular first-team football unlikely, Hato would be wise to stay in the Netherlands with his boyhood club where he can get more minutes to push his development further.