Ian Maatsen, who’s on mortgage from Chelsea, says within the run-up to Saturday’s Champions League remaining (towards Actual Madrid) that he has no thought whether or not he has a future at Stamford Bridge. Exceptional, as a result of the again helped Borussia Dortmund attain the Champions League remaining throughout his mortgage interval over the previous six months.
Maatsen, 22, was a key determine in Dortmund’s stunning Champions League marketing campaign to the Wembley remaining towards Actual Madrid. He performed each minute of Edin Terzic’s staff’s six matches within the Champions League knockout phases. He additionally scored within the 4-2 quarter-final win towards Atletico Madrid.
Dortmund needs to proceed with Maatsen
Dortmund wish to preserve Maatsen after his mortgage interval ends, both with one other settlement. Sources verify they’re unlikely to match the £35million Chelsea need for the participant. They hope to have the ability to discuss to the defender after the ultimate. Maatsen signed a two-year contract extension with Chelsea in January earlier than transferring to Dortmund.
Maatsen remains to be ready for a sign from the Premier League membership as as to if he has a future at Stamford Bridge. “The previous weeks? No. No, not but,” Maatsen responds to the query whether or not he has been involved with Chelsea.
“I feel I nonetheless have a contract and after the summer season we’ll resolve the place my future lies. For now I am simply specializing in the Champions League remaining and naturally what comes subsequent.”
Show himself
The most important match of his profession is scheduled for Saturday. One thing that future Convention League participant Chelsea can solely dream of. “No, I’ve nothing to show to Chelsea. I simply should do one thing to show myself. I got here right here to show to myself that I can play on the highest stage and that’s what I’m doing now.”
Having beforehand been loaned out by Chelsea to Charlton Athletic, Coventry and Burnley, Maatsen mentioned his transfer to Dortmund has paid off as they’re prepared to offer younger gamers the possibility to show themselves.
“I feel they simply give younger folks alternatives,” says Maatsen. “I’ve performed right here proper from the beginning. We play loads of matches and in addition the Champions League. They offer us the chance to shine and I’m very grateful for that. Once I got here right here I felt like I had been taking part in with the boys for years. I felt very welcome and me and the followers have a terrific bond too.”
