From Villain to Hero: The Rise of Ian Maatsen at Borussia Dortmund

Ian Maatsen He played villain in the first leg, giving the first goal to Rodrigo DePaula hero in the return, signing the second of the four goals of the Borussia Dortmundwho won 4-2 against Atlético de Madrid at the Signal Iduna Park, he overturned the 2-1 score with which he returned from the Spanish capital and will meet with the Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals of the Champions League.

Six days that perfectly exemplify the coming and going that has become, in just a few months, the still short career of this 22-year-old left back, owned by the Chelsea and incorporated, on loan, by the Dortmund in the last winter market.

Renewed until 2026

By then, Mates was being related to FC Barcelonaseduced by the possibility of incorporating the Dutchman at zero cost, since his contract with him was ending. Chelsea at the end of this season. However, the ‘blues’, aware of his potential, decided to ‘tie him up’ before releasing him, extending his link with the London entity until June 30, 2026.

Already in Dortmund, Edin Terzic It gave him the opportunities that, during the first half of the campaign, were denied him at Stamford Bridge, where he barely added up to 378 minutes spread over 15 games.

17 (and more than 1,400′) he has been in black and yellow, also scoring two goals and two assists. “I have dreamed of this since I was a child, especially of scoring my first goal in the Champions League. I have no words to describe it,” he said. Matesin statements to the ‘CBS’ network.

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“I always believed I could play for Chelsea, but unfortunately it didn’t work out. I am very grateful for the opportunity they have given me here. I am very proud of myself, I continued to believe in myself and came to play at the highest level. Today I believe that I did a very good performance”, continued the ’22’ of the Dortmundwhose future in Chelseawith competition from players like Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella it is included Levi Colwillit is a mystery.

2024-04-17 10:50:55
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