Jorrel Hato is officially a Blue — and one of the first to pull up in the comments was his Netherlands teammate and close friend Xavi Simons, casually dropping “miboy ❤️” under Chelsea’s Instagram post. Two words, one emoji, and a whole storm of speculation.
Dutch bond running deep
Hato and Simons built their bond during recent Netherlands senior camps, including Euro 2024, where both featured under Ronald Koeman. While they didn’t rise through the youth ranks together, their chemistry was instant — and fans clocked it the moment Hato’s move to Chelsea was announced.
The 19-year-old centre-back joins Chelsea on a seven-year deal until 2032, following over 110 appearances for Ajax and a standout year that earned him the Eredivisie Talent of the Season. Chelsea paid around £43 million to secure him — a bold signing for a player who has already captained both Ajax and Netherlands youth sides.
Simons’ reaction wasn’t just friendly hype — it was personal. Fans filled the replies with “You’re next!” and “Dutch duo loading,” fueling talk of a reunion. With their recent national team link and clear rapport, Hato’s arrival has only intensified speculation.
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Simons, currently at RB Leipzig, recently removed the club from his Instagram bio, leaving only Puma and UNICEF — a subtle move that fans read like a neon sign.
Though Simons only made his Leipzig move permanent earlier this year, Chelsea — long-time admirers — are reportedly close to agreeing personal terms. However, Leipzig remain firm on their £60–70 million valuation. For Chelsea, offloading players like Broja or Chalobah could help balance FFP, with swap deals also on the table.
With Simons watching his “miboy” settle into life in London, this feels less like friendly banter — and more like foreshadowing. A Dutch dynasty could be quietly forming at Stamford Bridge.
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