Highly-rated Ajax defender Jorrel Hato has opened up about his admiration for Arsenal star Jurrien Timber, revealing that despite being advised to learn from Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, he has always looked up to Timber as his role model.
The 18-year-old Dutch defender is regarded as one of Europe’s brightest young talents, with top clubs closely monitoring his progress in Amsterdam. Hato, who already boasts 68 senior appearances for Ajax and has featured for the Netherlands national team, spoke about Timber’s influence on his development.