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Chelsea star's father hits out: Money more important than club's interests
Robin Bairner
- 1 May 2024 11:10 BST
- 3 min read
Chelsea have been criticised by the father of Ian Maatsen, who has claimed that money is more important to the club than on-field success.
Maatsen has shone since moving to Borussia Dortmund on loan in January, playing 18 times with two goals and two assists, helping them to an unlikely Champions League semi-final appearance against PSG.
The player’s father, meanwhile, has revealed his unhappiness with the club and admitted that they are doing everything to get a permanent deal with Dortmund over the line.
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Current ETV
Ian Maatsen
D, M (L), AM (C)
Dortmund
Ian Maatsen
D, M (L), AM (C)
Dortmund
ETV Range
€14.1M - €23.5M
“At Chelsea, a lot revolves around money, which sometimes seems more important than the club’s interests,” he told VI.
He also aimed a prod at Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital for their mismanagement of the club since taking over two years ago, with the Blues again set to miss out on European qualification.
“We are working on him staying at Dortmund,” he added. “The clubs have to fight it out among themselves. Ian is developing well here and things are not going well at Chelsea since they changed ownership…
“We have more options besides Chelsea and Dortmund, but Dortmund has proven to be a good restart.”
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Romano ‘sure’ Maatsen will leave Chelsea
Fabrizio Romano, meanwhile, has said that despite Maatsen’s impressive loan form at BVB he is “sure” the left-back will not be returning to Stamford Bridge.
“My understanding is that Maatsen will leave Chelsea for sure, so no, I don’t see him staying. Borussia Dortmund will try their best to keep Maatsen, they’re very happy with him and he’s also happy in Dortmund,” he confirmed for the Daily Briefing.
“The budget will be crucial to understand if they can make it happen, but the intention is clear. That’s the latest on the situation, and I don’t know anything yet about other clubs joining the race in case Dortmund can’t afford the deal.”
