Ian Maatsen is anticipated to complete his move from Chelsea to Aston Villa, following their agreement on a deal worth in excess of £35 million. Ian Maatsen will join Aston Villa on a six-year contract after agreeing to terms with Chelsea, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. The 22-year-old’s personal terms are not seen as a problem.
The 22-year-old spent the second half of the 2023–24 season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, where he helped the team get to the Champions League Final but lost 2-0 to Real Madrid. Chelsea has been open to ending their relationship with the player permanently. The Netherlands full-back is believed to have already agreed to personal terms with Unai Emery’s Villa, who will play in the Champions League this season.
Aston Villa is close on signing Ian Maatsen for around £37.5 million deal
Manager Unai Emery of Villa intends to sign Maatsen as the team prepares for their first-ever Champions League run the following year. Maatsen is highly respected by Emery. Maatsen’s Chelsea contract was originally set to expire in June 2025, but in January, it was extended by one year. Maatsen thrived in Dortmund, starting 15 of the team’s 18 Bundesliga games during the second half of the season and all seven of the team’s Champions League play-off games.
This move may indicate future business between the two teams, as Chelsea may have been interested in Aston Villa forward Jhon Durán. Nevertheless, Maatsen is a tremendous talent that the Blues may really miss in the upcoming campaigns.
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