Chelsea youngster Ian Maatsen has admitted he will keep his options open regarding a potential transfer if he can’t force his way into Mauricio Pochettino’s plans.
The defender has been speaking in the Netherlands in comments relayed by Voetbal Primeur about this season so far and a possible transfer in future.
He returned to Chelsea in the summer after a successful loan spell at Burnley, where he was a key player in their promotion from the Championship last season.
He had looked likely to joined Vincent Kompany’s side on a permanent basis, but that deal did not end up happening and he remained with Chelsea for the time being.
He’s struggled for gametime so far this season, with Pochettino preferring either Ben Chilwell when he’s been fit of Marc Cucurella in the left-wing back position.
That’s naturally frustrating for Maatsen, who had been hoping to return from a good year with Burnley hoping to convince Chelsea that he was worth a shot.
He had left in the first place to get regular playing time and continue his development and admits he won’t rule out a transfer again in future either.
“In the meantime, I have to keep all options open. I may have to make difficult choices later, but then the club will indicate that,” he said.
