Dortmund defeated Atletico Madrid 4-2 in the second leg of their Champions League match, and Maatsen scored his first-ever goal to help his team advance to the semi-finals.

According to reports in Germany, the left-back joined Dortmund on loan during the January transfer window and will remain with the German team until the conclusion of the season. The Bundesliga team is eager to make the arrangement permanent.

After a standout loan at Burnley in 2022–2023 Maatsen was expecting to make an impression on Mauricio Pochettino and make it into Chelsea’s starting lineup this season.In addition to being nominated in the second-tier Team of the Season, the 22-year-old Dutchman assisted Vincent Kompany’s team in winning the Championship.

Prior to Maatsen turning down a permanent move to Turf Moor, Chelsea attempted to sell him in the summer and even took a £31.5 million offer from Burnley.

Due to his lack of playing time at Stamford Bridge, La Liga powerhouse Barcelona expressed interest, and it was believed Chelsea was considering a January sale.After his spectacular performance against Atletico, he eventually signed a six-month loan with German team Dortmund, and Chelsea supporters want him to stay.

“What a goal, Ian Maatsen.” Don’t sell him, @ChelseaFC, wrote @CFCDatro on X, the platform that was formerly Twitter.

We are in desperate need of a player like Ian Maatsen, but Chelsea is set to sell him to Borussia Dortmund for £35 million, according to @UberChelseaFC_.In the competition we are unable to enter, Maatsen is into the semifinals as a starting LB, according to @matissearmani. “Skill speaks volumes.”

Ian Maatsen is scoring goals in the CL quarterfinals despite Chelsea not giving him an opportunity this season, according to a post made by @ConnCFC. “Well done, talented player.”

Meanwhile, @Celery_brigade made a sarcastic remark, saying, “That Ian Maatsen fella looks good – we should consider buying him.”