Netherlands youth player Ian Maatsen is set for his fourth loan spell away from Chelsea. According to report from Fabrizio Romano, Ian Maatsen has agreed a loan move to Borussia Dortmund.
The young full-back will join the Bundesliga side following a failed attempt to nailed a regular starting spot in the Blues' squad.
Ian Maatsen joined Chelsea in 2018 from PSV as a promising youngster but has struggled to found his feet at the London club. He made his debut for the club in September 2019 before joining Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan the next year.
After his loan spell with Charlton, Ian Maatsen returned to London but was still down the pecking order in the Blues' defensive options. He was loaned again to Coventry City in 2021.
In 2022, Maatsen was again loaned to Burnley where he won Championship with the club before returning to Chelsea.
Under Mauricio Pochettino, the Dutch full-back still lingered on the peripheries at the club, cutting a frustrated on the bench. He has managed only 12 appearances for the club with 3 starts.
It was evident Chelsea would offload the young defender on his fourth loan move due to the competition in the Blues' backline.
According to BBC, Ian Maatsen's Chelsea career is summarily over following the club's decision to loan him to Borussia Dortmund.
The Blues are reportedly ready to part ways with the 21-year-old after the short-term loan deal with Borussia Dortmund.
It is understood Chelsea are still ready to splash more money on transfers despite Todd Boehly's £1bn splurge since he became new Chelsea owner.
The decision to let Ian Maatsen leave has been linked to the club's decision to align their financial books with Financial Fair Play rules to aid their planned transfer activities this summer.
Meanwhile, the defender has penned a new two-year contract with the club valid till 2027 but with a release which could be activated in summer 2024, Fabrizio Romano reports.
The new contract has been seen as a ploy by Chelsea to control proceedings on the negotiation when they a ready to part ways with the player.
The young full-back will join the Bundesliga side following a failed attempt to nailed a regular starting spot in the Blues' squad.
Ian Maatsen joined Chelsea in 2018 from PSV as a promising youngster but has struggled to found his feet at the London club. He made his debut for the club in September 2019 before joining Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan the next year.
After his loan spell with Charlton, Ian Maatsen returned to London but was still down the pecking order in the Blues' defensive options. He was loaned again to Coventry City in 2021.
In 2022, Maatsen was again loaned to Burnley where he won Championship with the club before returning to Chelsea.
Under Mauricio Pochettino, the Dutch full-back still lingered on the peripheries at the club, cutting a frustrated on the bench. He has managed only 12 appearances for the club with 3 starts.
It was evident Chelsea would offload the young defender on his fourth loan move due to the competition in the Blues' backline.
According to BBC, Ian Maatsen's Chelsea career is summarily over following the club's decision to loan him to Borussia Dortmund.
The Blues are reportedly ready to part ways with the 21-year-old after the short-term loan deal with Borussia Dortmund.
It is understood Chelsea are still ready to splash more money on transfers despite Todd Boehly's £1bn splurge since he became new Chelsea owner.
The decision to let Ian Maatsen leave has been linked to the club's decision to align their financial books with Financial Fair Play rules to aid their planned transfer activities this summer.
Meanwhile, the defender has penned a new two-year contract with the club valid till 2027 but with a release which could be activated in summer 2024, Fabrizio Romano reports.
The new contract has been seen as a ploy by Chelsea to control proceedings on the negotiation when they a ready to part ways with the player.