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Bayern Munich may be willing to pay the full release clause to sign a Chelsea player this summer.
There’s been a few players to represent both Chelsea and Bayern Munich over the years, most notably Michael Ballack and Arjen Robben.
It turns out that there may be a new name to join that list next season.
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Bayern interested in Chelsea player
GiveMeSport claims that German heavyweights Bayern are keen on signing Ian Maatsen from Chelsea this summer.
It is understood that the 22-year-old is due back at Stamford Bridge after a successful short-term loan at Borussia Dortmund. Chelsea are open to selling him, though.
The report says that the Blues will demand interested clubs pay the left-back’s £35m release clause in full.
Apparently, Dortmund want to re-sign Maatsen but have asked for his transfer fee to be lowered, while Bundesliga rivals Bayern are understood to be more willing to pay the total £35m fee in order to secure the deal.
It’s worth noting that Vincent Kompany, the newly-appointed Bayern manager, previously coached Maatsen for a year at Burnley.
Ian Maatsen definitely worth £35m
The Chelsea Chronicle would prefer Maatsen to get a fresh chance at Stamford Bridge next season. However, with the club open to his sale, the least they can do is stick to their guns of demanding £35m.
The attack-minded left-back proved at Dortmund he’s a super young player. He was a key starter in the second half of last season, scoring three goals and making two assists in 23 appearances.
When you consider he’s just 22, he would be a great investment for Bayern or Dortmund.
Described as “hugely talented” by Simon Moore via The Athletic a few years ago, Maatsen could be another future star that slips through Chelsea’s fingers.