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Medical Imminent for Holland Star
In a significant move, 22-year-old Dutch footballer Ian Maatsen is poised to undergo a medical with Aston Villa this Sunday. The Holland international is currently on duty at the European Championships in Germany, where Villa’s medical team will oversee his tests. This step marks the near completion of his transfer to the Birmingham-based club.
Transfer Fee Agreed with Chelsea
Aston Villa and Chelsea have reached an agreement for the left-back’s transfer, with a fee of £35 million plus an additional £5 million in potential add-ons. The two clubs are now in the process of finalizing the deal through contract exchanges.
Busy Transfer Window at Villa Park
The potential acquisition of Maatsen comes amid a flurry of transfer activity at Villa Park. Following the recent signing of midfielder Tim Iroegbunam from Everton for around £10 million, Villa is showing no signs of slowing down in the transfer market.
Maatsen’s Rising Profile
Despite being overlooked in the Netherlands’ recent match against France, Maatsen’s career trajectory has been on a sharp incline. After a successful loan spell at Borussia Dortmund, where he helped the team reach the Champions League final, Maatsen’s value has skyrocketed. His development has been aided by previous loan spells at Charlton Athletic, Coventry City, and Burnley, providing him with the senior experience necessary to excel at the highest level.
From Stamford Bridge to Villa Park
Since joining Chelsea in 2019, Maatsen has made 12 senior appearances for the London club. His journey has been characterized by growth through various loan experiences, culminating in his latest achievement—a significant transfer to Aston Villa that promises to bolster their defensive line-up for the upcoming season.
