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Jorrel Hato reportedly wants to sign a new contract with Ajax despite rumours that Arsenal are interested in signing the teenager.

The 17-year-old centre-back has been one of the few shining lights for the Dutch giants this season, with Hato establishing himself as Ajax’s newest wonderkid from their esteemed academy.

Having been a regular for the Eredivise side this campaign, interest has exploded in Hato in recent weeks, with Arsenal strongly linked with a move for Hato, alongside Liverpool.

However, according to De Telegraaf, Hato wants to remain with Ajax and sign a new contract with his boyhood club, with talks ongoing with the Amsterdam-based side.

Lauded by Dutch football expert Jacek Kulig as a ‘complete’ defender, Hato signing a new deal with Ajax would be viewed by many as quite the surprise, especially for Arsenal.

However, with the centre-back a guaranteed starter for one of the biggest clubs in Europe, it makes sense why Hato is in no rush to leave Ajax just yet.