Aston Villa have accomplished the signing of left-back Jan Maatsen from Chelsea.
The 22-year-old footballer has signed a six-year deal and is transferring to Villa Park for £37.5m.
Maatsen had a £35m launch clause that expired earlier this month, permitting Chelsea to agree the next value with Villa.
Borussia Dortmund have been interested by signing the defender on a everlasting deal following his profitable mortgage spell with them final season. They made provides however didn’t honor the unique launch clause.
He made 16 Bundesliga appearances for Dortmund, scoring two targets, and made seven Champions League appearances, scoring as soon as.
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New Sky Sports activities Chief Reporter Kave Solhekol:
“Maazen had a launch clause in his contract that Dortmund may activate.
“The discharge clause expired which meant Aston Villa may make their transfer and that is precisely what they did.
“It is rather essential that Villa is within the Champions League. The participant himself needs to proceed enjoying within the Champions League.
“It is a excellent deal for Unai Emery’s crew. He performed so effectively for Dortmund, serving to them attain the Champions League remaining.”
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