Chelsea's Ian Maatsen Has £35m Release Clause, Club Expects Full Payment This Summer

Maatsen, currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund, made an impressive debut last weekend; Chelsea plans to strengthen squad next summer.

Ian Maatsen, currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund from Chelsea, has a £35 million release clause in his contract that can be triggered this summer.
Chelsea is expected to demand the full amount of the release clause for Maatsen's permanent transfer.
Dortmund does not have first option to sign Maatsen and there is no option in the loan deal to make the move permanent.
Maatsen made his debut for Dortmund last weekend, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3-0 victory over Darmstadt.
Chelsea is looking to sign a new striker, left-back and central defender next summer, with Napoli's Victor Osimhen, Brentford's Ivan Toney and Brighton's Evan Ferguson among the potential targets.