Borussia Dortmund announced the signing of Ian Maatsen from Chelsea. The 21-year-old left-back played twelve matches this season with the Blues shirt.
At Borussia Dortmund, PSV’s next opponent in the UEFA Champions League, Ian Maatsen will meet Donyell Malen. The two already know each other from the Dutch national team. Ronald Koeman called up Ian Maatsen last year, but the defender has yet to take the field in the Netherlands shirt.
The Yellow Wall wanted to buy Ian Maatsen, but Chelsea didn’t accept it.
Ihr ahnt nichts, oder? 🤫 pic.twitter.com/vUerghN6du
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) January 12, 2024
“It will be a loan period, there are no other options. It was not possible to obtain a purchase option in the agreement,” said the Borussia Dortmund director.
“Due to personal problems, we had to strengthen in the left-back position this winter. Ian Maatsen fits the bill. He brings a lot of speed, has a strong left leg and can be used in different positions” concluded the German director.
The fifth-placed team in the Bundesliga was looking for a left-back due to Julian Ryerson’s injury and participation in the African Cup.
Good move for Maatsen; he has a big opportunity now. Dortmund is a top team, and it doesn’t mind putting younger players on the field.