Mauricio Pochettino has been unable to guarantee Ian Maatsen first team opportunities this season (Picture: Getty)Chelsea have triggered a clause in Ian Maatsen’s contract and extended his deal by 12 months amid reported interest from Barcelona. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy PolicyAccording to The Evening Standard, the highly-rated left-back has, according to The Evening Standard, rejected two new contract offers from Chelsea amid concerns over a lack of first team opportunities. Chelsea accepted a £31.5million off from Burnley, where the 21-year-old spent last season on loan, on transfer deadline day only for Maatsen to reject a move to the Clarets. Mauricio Pochettino has preferred to deploy Levi Colwill in an unfamiliar role, with Maatsen’s only starts coming in the Carabao Cup. With Reece James struggling to be fit enough to make his return, Chelsea on Wednesday confirmed that both Trevoh Chalobah and midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has suffered setbacks.

Source: Metro October 19, 2023 12:00 UTC