Villa completes Maatsen signing from Chelsea
Aston Villa has completed the signing of Ian Maatsen from Premier League rival Chelsea, the clubs have confirmed.
Maatsen is preparing for Netherlands' Round of 16 clash with Romania at UEFA Euro 2024 but will return to a new home at Villa Park for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.
The versatile full-back has reportedly signed a six-year contract with Villa after putting pen to paper on a move believed to be worth up to £37.5 million ($71.1 million).
Maatsen becomes Unai Emery's second signing of the transfer window after Villa brought in Lewis Dobbin from Everton earlier this month.
The 22-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, reaching the UEFA Champions League final, which will provide useful experience as Villa prepares for a campaign including European football.
Maatsen managed 16 appearances in the Bundesliga and seven in the UEFA Champions League for Dortmund, scoring in a quarter-final triumph over Atletico Madrid.
The left-back made 15 appearances for the Blues after a successful loan spell with Burnley in the 2022-2023 campaign, but this move brings an end to his six-year relationship with Chelsea.