Chelsea fans are urging the club not to let go of Ian Maatsen following his standout performance in Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League victory against Atletico Madrid.
Maatsen, who is on loan at Dortmund from Chelsea until the end of the season, scored his first-ever goal to help Dortmund secure a place in the semi-finals.
Reports from Germany suggest that Dortmund is keen on making Maatsen’s loan move permanent.
The left-back, who previously had a successful loan spell at Burnley, was hoping to impress Chelsea’s management and earn a spot in the starting lineup this season.
Despite being named in the Championship’s Team of the Season and contributing to Vincent Kompany’s team’s success, Maatsen turned down a permanent move to Burnley.
Chelsea had even accepted a £31.5 million offer from Burnley for his transfer in the summer.
However, due to his limited playing time at Stamford Bridge, there were rumors of interest from Barcelona, and Chelsea was reportedly considering selling him in January.
Eventually, Maatsen signed a six-month loan deal with Dortmund after his impressive performance against Atletico Madrid.
Chelsea supporters have taken to social media to express their desire for Maatsen to stay at the club.
They emphasized his talent and the need for a player of his caliber in the team.
Fans on platforms like Twitter have praised Maatsen’s performance and urged Chelsea not to sell him.
They highlighted his goal-scoring ability and his impact in Dortmund’s Champions League campaign.
Some fans pointed out Chelsea’s failure to give Maatsen a chance this season despite his potential.
They expressed frustration at seeing him excel elsewhere and called for him to be given an opportunity at Chelsea.
In light of Maatsen’s success at Dortmund, Chelsea fans are hopeful that the club will reconsider his future and retain him.
They believe that his performance in the Champions League quarterfinals is a testament to his talent and potential contribution to the team.
Despite the sarcastic remark from a fan about purchasing Maatsen, the overwhelming sentiment among Chelsea supporters is that he should be given a chance to prove himself at the club.
They see him as a valuable asset who can make a significant impact if given the opportunity to play regularly.
