Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, and Borussia Dortmund are working to sign him.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal to take Ian Maatsen to Borussia Dortmund is advancing. The Bundesliga giants will now look to work with Chelsea to secure an agreement. The Black and Whites have submitted the official proposal to sign the 21-year-old on loan, and the versatile defender is keen on completing the transfer.
Ian Maatsen in a Fix
Ian Maatsen is highly rated in the Premier League, and other English clubs have been linked with him as well. The 21-year-old is unlikely to get regular game time at Stamford Bridge, and it makes sense for him to move on in search of ample playing time.
The versatile Dutchman needs to play regularly to continue his development and fulfil his tremendous potential. He can operate as a left-back as well as a winger. So, it is hardly surprising that Borussia Dortmund have set their sights on him.
Borussia Dortmund Keen on Signing Ian Maatsen
The Bundesliga giants have a proven track record of nurturing talented young players into established stars. The 21-year-old defender will hope to fulfil his potential with them. Chelsea already have players like Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella at their disposal. Keeping another left back at the club does not make sense, and the impending departure of Maatsen is hardly a surprise.
That said, the 21-year-old is a prodigious talent with a bright future ahead of him, and Chelsea cannot afford to let him leave permanently. A loan move is ideal for all parties. The 21-year-old could continue his development with regular football in Germany, and he will return to Stamford Bridge a better player next season.
Sitting on the bench at Stamford Bridge is unlikely to benefit him at this stage of his career. Meanwhile, his contract with Chelsea comes to an end in 2025, and it will be interesting to see if the defender sign a new contract before leaving on loan. Chelsea will not want to lose him on a bargain in the summer if he manages to impress in the Bundesliga during the second half of the season.
