IAN MAATSEN NEWS

Depth option on defense Maatsen has made nine consecutive appearances off the bench for Aston Villa since Aug. 17. He's racked up two shots, six chances created, six crosses (three accurate) and six tackl...

Impact Maatsen has a lot of potential, but he hasn't been able to display that at Villa Park yet, which was expected since he has to battle with Matty Cash and Lucas Digne for minutes. Maatsen should remain in this backup role going forward, a situation that will reduce his fantasy upside to a minimum.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea complete double transfer as Ian Maatsen joins Aston Villa in £38m deal after loan at Borussia Dortmund while Hakim Ziyech finalises permanent move to Galatasaray | Goal.com US Chelsea have completed the sale of Ian Maatsen to Aston Villa in a £38 million ($48m) deal while Hakim Ziyech has joined Galatasaray.

JUNE 28 • GOAL.COM

Heading to Aston Villa Maatsen has agreed to a transfer from Chelsea to Aston Villa, his new club announced.

Impact Maatsen will not be playing with Chelsea after returning from his loan spell with Dortmund, as the Dutch talent is heading to join Aston Villa. He had a very productive season with Dortmund, leading to many teams being interested in the defender, as he would register 22 starts in 23 appearances, notching three goals and two assists to go along with 25 interceptions, 40 clearances and 45 tackles in the defense. He is likely to see a significant role with his new club, possibly earning the starting spot immediately to begin the new campaign.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Maatsen to complete shock £37.5m transfer to Aston Villa from Chelsea as he returns to Premier League after impressive Borussia Dortmund loan spell | Goal.com US Ian Maatsen will join Aston Villa in a £37.5 million ($47m) transfer, with the Chelsea defender set to sign a six-year deal with Unai Emery'...

JUNE 23 • GOAL.COM

Koeman calls up Maatsen to replace injured De Jong in Netherlands Euro 2024 squad. Koopmeiners out

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has called up versatile Borussia Dortmund defender Ian Maatsen to replace midfielder Frenkie de Jong

JUNE 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive in loan spell Maatsen tallied 23 appearances (22 starts) for Dortmund during the second half of the 2023/24 season after signing on loan from Chelsea, recording three goals and two assists.

Impact Maatsen filled a void on the left side of Dortmund's defensive line, and he showed he's more than ready to play regularly at the highest level while showing traits of being a reliable two-way full-back. Dortmund are interested in re-signing him, but Chelsea are also keen on bringing him back, so his future for the 2024/25 campaign is uncertain.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Koeman includes De Jong and Depay in Dutch squad at Euro 2024 but no place for Maatsen

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has left Borussia Dortmund wing back Ian Maatsen out of his final 26-man squad for the European Championship despite his strong performances helping...

MAY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores with lone shot Maatsen scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately during Saturday's 4-0 win over Darmstadt.

Impact Maatsen found the back of the net in the 30th minute opening the scoring in the match. The wing-back ends the season with four goal involvements in 16 appearances after joining Dortmund on loan in January.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Helps maintain clean sheet Maatsen logged four clearances, one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 19th...

Impact Maatsen continues to be a revelation in place of injured left-back Ramy Bensebaini (ankle), taking over the starting position and helping Borussia Dortmund's team to successful results in the Champions League knockout stage. Defensively, Maatsen logged 14 clearances, eight interceptions and six tackles won across his five UCL appearances.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Maatsen's father tears into Todd Boehly-led Chelsea regime for putting money ahead of 'club interests' as he confirms Borussia Dortmund transfer plan | Goal.com US Ian Maatsen's father has criticised Todd Boehly's regime at Chelsea and confirmed talks are underway for his son to stay at Borussia Dortmun...

MAY 1 • GOAL.COM

How Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen has become key to Borussia Dortmund's 'new ideas' Maatsen has a £35m buy-out clause in his Chelsea contract, so should Dortmund prioritise his summer signing?

MAY 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ready to return Maatsen is available for Saturday's clash with Augsburg after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Maatsen was suspended against Leipzig, bringing Marius Wolf into the starting XI. Maatsen is now fit and available once more and is an option for Saturday's match. The defender has been the preferred choice at left-back ever since making the switch to Dortmund, and should close the season as the starter.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Earns ban Maatsen was shown a yellow card during Sunday's one-all draw with Leverkusen and will miss Saturday's trip to Leipzig.

Impact Maatsen picked up a yellow card accumulation ban during Sunday's draw and is now set for one match on the sideline. The full-back will be tough to replace as he's made the starting left-back job his own since joining. Marius Wolf is one likely replacement.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Tuesday's UCL win Maatsen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-2 victory versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Maatsen scored in the 39th minute of Tuesday's match, a strike which gave his side the 3-2 lead over two legs. It marked his first Champions League goal of the season. It came on his only shot in the match and he also created one chance, recorded three inaccurate crosses and made four clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Union Berlin Maatsen scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Union Berlin.

Impact Maatsen secured the match for Dortmund as he scored in the 90th minute. He was exceptional throughout the game and showcased defensive prowess with five tackles, one interception and one clearance. He has just eight appearances this season, but has recorded 18 tackles, nine clearances and eight interceptions and has also provided two assists.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Another assist Maatsen assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 win versus SC Freiburg.

Impact By logging an assist to a goal scored by Niclas Fullkrug, Maatsen has recorded two assists across his last four appearances. Even with Julian Ryerson's long-awaited return from a knee injury, Maatsen is playing well enough to maintain his starting position at left-back moving forward.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Maatsen set to leave Chelsea on permanent deal in summer after impressing on loan at Borussia Dortmund | Goal.com US Ian Maatsen could be on his way out of Chelsea this summer after an impressive start to his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund since joining in...

FEBRUARY 12 • GOAL.COM

Man Utd x Chelsea link-up at Borussia Dortmund! Jadon Sancho in 'good spirits' alongside fellow loanee Ian Maatsen ahead of VFL Bochum clash | Goal.com US Jadon Sancho's rejuvenation in Germany appears to be continuing as he posted a photo with Ian Maatsen ahead of Dortmund's game against VfL B...

JANUARY 27 • GOAL.COM

Logs first assist with BVB Maatsen provided an assist, made one tackle, three clearances and one interception, helped his side to keep a clean sheet and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 4-0 win over...

Impact Maatsen made his second start since joining Dortmund on loan and was solid on defense while also having a great contribution on the attacking end, with an assist for Donyell Malen to make it 3-0 just after the hour mark. Based on what we've seen since the youngster came aboard, he'll probably remain in the lineup for upcoming matches including Jan. 28 clash against Bochum.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund signs Chelsea full back Ian Maatsen on loan until the end of the season

Borussia Dortmund signed Chelsea left back Ian Maatsen on loan Friday until the end of the season

JANUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jadon Sancho joined by another Premier League star at Borussia Dortmund as Chelsea confirm Ian Maatsen contract extension and loan departure to Bundesliga giants | Goal.com US Jadon Sancho is joined by Ian Maatsen as Chelsea send him on loan to Borussia Dortmund after tying him to a new deal until 2026.

JANUARY 12 • GOAL.COM

Loaned to Dortmund Maatsen sign a contract extension through 2026 and was loaned to Borussia Dortmund from Chelsea for the remainder of the season.

Impact Maatsen should see some sort of playing time with Dortmund, though it's not clear where he will slot into the Dortmund starting XI. One possibility is rotating into the team at right-back though he can also play further up the pitch if required.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Maatsen To Join Borussia Dortmund On Loan After Signing New Chelsea Contract Maatsen’s loan deal with Dortmund does not include an option to buy.

JANUARY 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ian Maatsen close to leaving Chelsea! Borussia Dortmund in 'very advanced' talks to sign Blues defender with Jadon Sancho likely to join him at Bundesliga giants | Goal.com US Out of favour Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen is likely to leave the Premier League club on loan to Borussia Dortmund.

JANUARY 7 • GOAL.COM

Bundesliga escape route? Chelsea in talks with Borussia Dortmund over potential Ian Maatsen exit | Goal.com US Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a potential Ian Maatsen exit in January.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • GOAL.COM