Ian Maatsen

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Ian Maatsen's Bold Move: From Chelsea Disappointment to Champions League Triumph

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Ian Maatsen, the young footballer who left Chelsea in search of more playing time, has proven his worth by scoring his first Champions League goal for Borussia Dortmund. Maatsen's decision to part ways with Chelsea was fueled by his desire to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup, a goal he is now closer to achieving with Dortmund's impressive journey to the semi-finals.

In a recent interview, Maatsen expressed his frustrations with the lack of opportunities at Chelsea, where he only managed one Premier League start this season. His dedication to succeed at Chelsea was evident, but the limited game time pushed him to seek greener pastures with Dortmund.

Despite the surprise of leaving Chelsea, Maatsen's determination paid off as he played a crucial role in Dortmund's advancement in the Champions League. Chelsea fans, though disappointed at his departure, acknowledged Maatsen's talent and were impressed by his performance in the quarter-finals against Atletico Madrid.

As Maatsen continues to shine in the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund, his success serves as a reminder that sometimes taking a bold step outside one's comfort zone can lead to great achievements in unexpected places.

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Ian Maatsen sends a pointed message to parent club Chelsea after ... (Daily Mail)

Ian Maatsen sent a not-so-subtle message to Chelsea after scoring his first Champions League goal to help Borussia Dortmund reach the semi-finals for the ...

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Ian Maatsen addresses Chelsea exit after Borussia Dortmund reach ... (Metro)

Ian Maatsen says he was intent on becoming a regular Chelsea before his loan move to Borussia Dortmund.

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Ian Maatsen opens up on Chelsea frustrations ahead of likely £35m ... (Evening Standard)

The full-back made just one Premier League start this season but on Tuesday scored as Borussia Dortmund reached the Champions League semi-finals.

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Ian Maatsen aims dig at parent club Chelsea after helping Dortmund ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Ian Maatsen opted to move away from Chelsea in search of more opportunity and has now helped Borussia Dortmund make the last four of the Champions League.

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“It was a surprise” – Player Chelsea let go says he always wanted to ... (Chelsea News)

A player that Chelsea let go in the summer has admitted that he was surprised the club let him go and he always wanted to stay and make it at Stamford ...

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Chelsea fans are all saying the same thing after watching Ian ... (The Chelsea Chronicle)

Chelsea fans were all in agreement after watching Ian Maatsen play in the Champions League quarter-finals last night.

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Ian Maatsen makes Chelsea quip after Borussia Dortmund ... (Football.London)

Ian Maatsen scored for Borussia Dortmund as they beat Atletico Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals - and the Chelsea loanee made a comments ...

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Chelsea fans demand loan star isn't sold after Champions League ... (Chelsea News)

Chelsea fans have urged the club not to sell Ian Maatsen following his heroics for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

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Ian Maatsen: The Champions League semi-finalist thriving after ... (Squawka)

Ian Maatsen has admitted he was surprised that he was allowed to leave Chelsea on loan for Borussia Dortmund in the winter.

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Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen is the 5ft 6in starlet who helped book ... (Daily Mail)

Questions were raised when Ian Maatsen was sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund and now the Chelsea talent is showing his parent club what they are missing as ...

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Chelsea face Ian Maatsen question after loanee makes Champions ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Ian Maatsen scored Borussia Dortmund's fourth goal in their 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg on Tuesday night.

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Chelsea face Ian Maatsen question after loanee makes Champions ... (Football.London)

Ian Maatsen scored Borussia Dortmund's fourth goal in their 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg on Tuesday night.

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Ian Maatsen, Antonio Rüdiger take center stage in Champions ... (We Ain't Got No History)

Dortmund had trailed 2-1 from last week's first leg in Madrid, where Maatsen had been at fault for one Atlético's early goals as the hosts built a two-goal lead ...

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