The 19-year-old Hato was bought from Ajax by Chelsea and made his unofficial debut against Leverkusen. “He missed me at Ajax, because they have won no prizes in recent years,” Ten Hag joked in conversation with Sky Sports.
Jorrel Hato gives Erik ten Hag and Bayer Leverkusen the check with unofficial Chelsea debut
The two did not work together in Amsterdam service, because Hato was only 16 years old when Ten Hag left Amsterdam in 2022. “When I left, he came. He developed, so well that Chelsea bought him. He was one of the best and perhaps the best player in the Eredivisie. He is very young, but already at a very high level. I am sure he will be able to make it at Chelsea,” Ten Hag said full of conviction
Of course De Tukker was also asked about his time at Manchester United. In October 2024 he was fired at Old Trafford after more than two years. “It’s no longer about Manchester United. That is over. I look ahead. I am happy to be back. I enjoy it in recent weeks, with the team during the training sessions. I really like to be at Leverkusen and we will improve,” says Ten Hag.
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