Ajax coach moves to Chelsea

Ajax have reached an agreement with Chelsea over the transfer of coach Henk ten Cate to the Premier League club.

The Amsterdam club made the announcement on Monday after it was revealed Ten Cate held talks with the London club last week.

A statement on the club’s official website, www.ajax.nl, said: “Following talks with Chelsea, Ajax have agreed the direct transfer of Henk ten Cate to Chelsea.”

Ten Cate will now have to negotiate a contract with the London club.

The Ajax statement continued: “Last week, Ten Cate informed the club he wanted us to negotiate with Chelsea after he had been approached personally.

“Ajax discussed it internally and it is now down to Henk ten Cate to discuss his own contract with Chelsea.”