Chelsea have reached an agreement with Bundesliga side FC Augsburg to sign defender Baba Rahman. The Bluyes confirmed the move on the club website but the fee remains undisclosed. Rahman, aged 21, is a Ghana international and plays as a left back.
Chelsea had been linked with a move for the left defender after allowing Brazil international Filipe Luis to move back to Atletico Madrid this summer. Rahman said: "I am very happy to sign for one of the biggest clubs in the world."
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who suffered a 3-0 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday, said: "It is important because he is a left-back, so he can compete with Cesar Azpilicueta. At the same time, Azpilicueta can compete with Branislav Ivanovic for the right-back position, so he replaces Filipe Luis in the balance of the squad." Rahman played for Augsburg for just 12 months after joining them from Greuther Fürth last summer. He made 31 appearances last season as Augsburg qualified for the Europa League.
Chelsea are 4.33 at Bet365 to retain the Premier League title this season.
GREGJO 8 years ago
Chelsea's defense is not too strong. But really Baba Rahman is the right choice to make that section stronger? No question, this move was Augsburg's business of the year but what's about Chelsea? This guy had played only two seasons in the Bundesliga. He has no Champions League's experience and played only several times...
Chelsea's defense is not too strong. But really Baba Rahman is the right choice to make that section stronger? No question, this move was Augsburg's business of the year but what's about Chelsea? This guy had played only two seasons in the Bundesliga. He has no Champions League's experience and played only several times for Ghana. What's happened with Mourinho?
Show morePlease enter your comment.
Your comment is added.
Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
The defensive part of the team was not in superb form in opening rounds.Chelsea was hamered by City and Mourinho noticed that he should stregthen his defence.Baba Rahman is very very talented boy and with good work he can become best left back in the world.This is great deal for Chelsea.
Please enter your comment.
Your comment is added.
seculla 8 years ago
I'm always saying that it's very risky for a big clubs when they sign young and "unproven" players. On the other side there is Mourinho that proved many times that he can be wrong when we talk about new signings. Also, I agree with rikimartin, that Baba Rahman is very talented left back and he will be of great help for...
I'm always saying that it's very risky for a big clubs when they sign young and "unproven" players. On the other side there is Mourinho that proved many times that he can be wrong when we talk about new signings. Also, I agree with rikimartin, that Baba Rahman is very talented left back and he will be of great help for Cesar Azpilicueta.
Show morePlease enter your comment.
Your comment is added.
rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
Chelsea need to consolidate their defense and this is good move for them. They sold Luis Filipe and César Azpilicueta is the only player that can play on left back. Baba Rahman is good player, with great quality and potential. He will be one of the best in the world on his position in next years. Now, Chelsea need to buy...
Chelsea need to consolidate their defense and this is good move for them. They sold Luis Filipe and César Azpilicueta is the only player that can play on left back. Baba Rahman is good player, with great quality and potential. He will be one of the best in the world on his position in next years. Now, Chelsea need to buy one center back and they can close market for this summer.
Show morePlease enter your comment.
Your comment is added.
newspiridon 8 years ago
I think will be a good player. After we saw last match of Chelsea against Man. City I think they must reinforce defense and maybe this Ghana international as a left back will help Chelsea to improve his back. Who knows maybe this player will make the difference. Mourinho has a good eye and knows what players to bring at...
I think will be a good player. After we saw last match of Chelsea against Man. City I think they must reinforce defense and maybe this Ghana international as a left back will help Chelsea to improve his back. Who knows maybe this player will make the difference. Mourinho has a good eye and knows what players to bring at the team.
Show morePlease enter your comment.
Your comment is added.
sharpe 8 years ago
When I see that this boy is only 21 years of age and all ready a Ghana international that could only make me thing that he is bright new talent and a big promise for a Chelsea's future. In the same time he can be an important player for the team even in his first season in England if Mourinho gives him enough time on the...
When I see that this boy is only 21 years of age and all ready a Ghana international that could only make me thing that he is bright new talent and a big promise for a Chelsea's future. In the same time he can be an important player for the team even in his first season in England if Mourinho gives him enough time on the field.
Show morePlease enter your comment.
Your comment is added.