Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen is set to join Borussia Dortmund on loan for the remainder of the season. The German club will pay a £2m loan fee for the 21-year-old, who has signed a new two-year contract extension with Chelsea until 2027.
Maatsen was close to leaving Chelsea last summer when Burnley had a £31.5m offer accepted on deadline day, following a successful loan spell at Turf Moor. However, the Dutchman opted to stay at Stamford Bridge, but has started only one Premier League game under Mauricio Pochettino despite the club's injury problems.
The new contract includes a release clause, and Chelsea hope that regular playing time at Dortmund will increase Maatsen's value ahead of a potential permanent move in the summer. Dortmund have made a left-back and a winger their primary January targets, and are also close to securing Jadon Sancho on loan from Manchester United.
