Aston Villa have officially announced the acquisition of Dutch left-back Ian Maatsen from Chelsea on a six-year contract.
Matsen perform outstandingly while being loan to Borussia Dortmund for the second half of the 2023/24 season, playing a total of 23 matches in all competitions. 3 goals and 2 assists took the team to the UEFA Champions League finals.
After receiving interest from several teams, including Dortmund. Who wanted to sign him permanently, Villa eventually reached an agreement with Chelsea for £37.5 million.
UFABET revealed that Maatsen signed a 6-year contract to play at Villa Park, or until the end of June 2030.
For Matzen, this is Aston Villa’s second addition to the team this summer after young English winger Lewis Dobbin. Who closed the deal to move from Everton last weekend.
Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen opens up about wanting to move to another team. If you still haven’t had the opportunity to play for the first team with the club at this time.
Chelsea youngster Ian Maatsen has admitted he could consider a move away from the club if he continues to struggle for first-team opportunities.
However, Maatsen last season was releas by Chelsea to gain experience. With Burnley before refusing the chance to permanently move to the team he help promote to after a fee of 31.5. Millions of pounds has already been agre upon.
However, Matsen, who can play at left-back or on the left wing. Has decid to stay on in the hope of making his mark on Chelsea first team after impressing last season.
But recently, Matsen has admitted that he is open to a transfer if his future at Chelsea does not improve, saying: “I am open to everything. Still secretly hope that I will be name in the Netherlands national team for Euro 2024 in Germany in the middle of next year.
I think I have shown my good self to the national team coaches through training. I knew I had to play more to get that chance. Still think it’s possible Chelsea stay. But if it doesn’t work out as expected, I’m ready to walk out myself.”