Bayern Munich have contacted Chelsea about signing left-back Ian Maatsen.

According to reports from Germany, Bayern Munich has expressed interest in signing Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen during the upcoming summer transfer window. The German club has reportedly had initial discussions about a possible deal for the 22-year-old, who caught the attention of many with his impressive performances during Chelsea's pre-season campaign last year. It was believed that Maatsen would become a regular player under manager Mauricio Pochettino, but unfortunately, he only managed to start in three games before being loaned out to Borussia Dortmund in January.

Since his move to the Bundesliga, Maatsen has been one of Dortmund's standout performers, and the club is keen on securing his services permanently. However, Bayern Munich has now entered the picture as they are in search of a potential replacement for their left-back Alphonso Davies, who is being pursued by Real Madrid. Maatsen is reportedly on Bayern's shortlist, and they have already made an initial inquiry about his situation. The club will continue to monitor his progress for the rest of the season.

It is worth noting that Dortmund was unable to negotiate a purchase option in Maatsen's loan agreement with Chelsea, which means that Bayern could potentially take advantage of the £35 million release clause in the new contract he signed with Chelsea earlier this year. In a recent interview with NOS, Maatsen explained his decision to leave Chelsea, stating that he wanted to secure more playing time and that things have been going well for him since his move to Dortmund.

The young left-back seems to be on a fast track to success, and he acknowledges that sometimes he doesn't have time to reflect on his journey, but he is grateful for the opportunities he has been given so far. It remains to be seen whether Bayern Munich will make a concrete offer for Maatsen, but one thing is for sure - the talented player has a bright future ahead of him. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting transfer saga.

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