Chelsea's decision to sign Hato may raise questions about the club's transfer strategy, given that the team's make-up has changed significantly in recent transfer windows. However, the club's manager, Enzo Maresca, has a large squad with many players who can fill various roles, including defenders like Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James, and Wesley Fofana.

Hato is expected to provide competition and backup to Marc Cucurella, the club's current left-back, who played more minutes and games than any other Chelsea player last season. Cucurella's engine and ability to get forward and add an element to the team's attack have been crucial to Chelsea's play.

Hato's challenge will be to dislodge Cucurella and claim the left-back spot as his own. His numbers from last season suggest that he's up for the challenge, with a tackle success rate of 66.7%, which is on par with Cucurella's 68.1%.

Hato's passing range is also impressive, with a pass completion rate of 90.3%, which is better than any Chelsea regular starter. He enjoys using his passing range to create chances for his teammates.

Hato has already been praised for his bravery and ability to dribble past players and create chances. He became the youngest captain in Ajax's history in December 2023 at just 17 years and 282 days old.

The club is reportedly set to sign Hato for £40m, which would take their transfer spend this summer to over £250m. This signing, along with others, could help Chelsea become a threat in each competition they take part in during the 2025/26 season.