The 21-year-old faced challenges securing a regular starting position under Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge, prompting him to seek more playing time elsewhere. Opting for a change, he has chosen Borussia Dortmund as his destination to ensure consistent minutes on the field. Notably, the agreement with Dortmund does not include a buy-option, indicating that the player will return to London after the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.
As reported by The Guardian, Dortmund will contribute a £2 million loan fee as part of the deal. His new contract features a release clause, strategically designed by Chelsea with the intention of increasing Maatsen’s value during his tenure at Dortmund. This strategy aims to facilitate a substantial transfer fee when the player is eventually sold.
During the summer, Maatsen was close to leaving Chelsea, with Burnley having a £31.5 million offer accepted on deadline day. Despite the tempting offer, the Dutch left-back chose to remain at Stamford Bridge, expressing his determination to compete for a spot. Unfortunately, he was unable to impress Pochettino during training, and even with injuries to Marc Cucurella and Ben Chilwell, he did not receive sufficient playing time.
In an effort to rejuvenate his career, Maatsen looks forward to a fresh start at Signal Iduna Park under the management of Edin Terzic. There, he may find himself partnering with Sancho on the left flank. Fans can anticipate witnessing the duo in action on Saturday against Darmstadt in the Bundesliga.
I. Maatsen
Ian Maatsen
NetherlandsThis season he played in total 12 times for 200 minutes for Premier League.
I. Maatsen didn’t score any goal for Chelsea. He procured no assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 10th in Premier League. In the last match Chelsea lost 1-0 against Middlesbrough.
Chelsea performance and stats
Chelsea
Chelsea is currently 10th in the Premier League with 28 points.
In the last 20 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 8 times. In its last match, Chelsea won 2-3 against Luton Town.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 34 goals and conceding 31.
Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against Fulham on Saturday 13th of January in Kingston upon Thames. The prediction is Chelsea winning the match.
Borussia Dortmund performance and stats
Borussia Dortmund is currently 5th in the Bundesliga with 27 points.
In the last 16 games, it has won 7 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Borussia Dortmund drawn 1-1 against FSV Mainz 05.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 30 goals and conceding 25.
Borussia Dortmund will play the next match in Bundesliga against Darmstadt 98 on Saturday 13th of January in Darmstadt. The prediction is Borussia Dortmund winning the match.
