Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea will extend Ian Maatsen’s contract despite accepting a Deadline Day bid for him.
The Blues had a very active summer, and it may have been even more active had Ian Maatsen consented to go on Deadline Day.When negotiations for a loan of Marc Cucurella with Manchester United fell through, Chelsea tried to unload Maatsen because they didn’t see the benefit of keeping three left-backs in London without access to European play.
In fact, a £31.5 million trade between the Blues and freshly promoted Burnley had been agreed upon, but the Dutchman turned down the opportunity to reunite with Vincent Kompany at Turf Moor, where he had already spent the previous season on loan and won the Championship.
Mauricio Pochettino chose to use Maatsen farther forward even though it appeared unlikely that he would see action in his preferred left-back position. Maatsen nevertheless stayed with Chelsea. Chelsea has now decided that they might not want to sell the young man, who is 21 years old, after all.
What did Romano say?
Fabrizio Romano revealed on his YouTube channel that the Blues intend to offer Ian Maatsen a new contract.
“Maatsen refused a transfer to Burnley; he preferred to remain at Chelsea and compete for a spot there. What happens next? Maatsen needs to agree to a new contract with Chelsea.
Therefore, Maatsen’s next contract negotiations are essential; else, he should depart Chelsea to pursue other opportunities, possibly in the coming months of January or the summer.
But getting Ian Maatsen to sign a new deal is essential for Chelsea. They definitely wanted to make sure the player understood this because it is a part of their plans. Maatsen has decided to stay after turning down Burnley, but Chelsea wants him to sign a new contract.
