Rahman signs for Chelsea

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Chelsea have today (Sunday) agreed a deal to sign defender Abdul Baba Rahman from Bundesliga outfit FC Augsburg.

The Blues had been linked with the left-back since Brazil international Filipe Luis was allowed to return to Atletico Madrid earlier this summer.

The 21-year-old Ghanaian international was a member of his country’s Africa Cup of Nations squad which finished runners-up to Ivory Coast in

February.

Rahman said: 'I am very happy to sign for Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world.

'I can't wait to train with my new team-mates and very much looking forward to working with them and Mr Mourinho', he continued.

'I am also looking forward to having the opportunity to meet the fans as soon as possible'.

The Ghanaian's arrival will mean increased competition for regular full-backs Cesar Azpilicueta and Branislav Ivanovic.

[DDA 9,570]

I have no idea if this player is good or not. Anybody seen him play?

[Fulham Broadway 16,386]

I have no idea if this player is good or not. Anybody seen him play?

Good going forward, good crosser, and scores a few as well

[Fulham Broadway 16,386]

All we need now is Stones. Even though I don't feel he is ready yet, a back line of Dave, Stones, Zouma & Rahman, is the way forward. Ivanovic, JT & Cahill as back up..

[DDA 9,570]

Good going forward, good crosser, and scores a few as well

Can he defend though ?? (Worried face)

[nullabletype 987]

Hadn't heard of him until a week ago so my hype levels are zero. Still, after Ivanovic's recent outings I'd not object to the idea of him starting with Azpilicueta back on the right.

[Jase 43,479]

Beware, Rahman was apparently brought to the club's attention by Avram Grant...

[Laylabelle 9,292]

Can he defend though ?? (Worried face)

Someone needs to be able to!

[killer1257 3,282]

Can he defend though ?? (Worried face)

According to statstics,he was the best or the second best tackler in the Bundesliga last season.

[Roquila 1,335]

Welcome to Chelsea Rahman.

Let's hope Azpi moves to RB and we never see Ivanovic starting again.

[ice-boy 165]

Finally a proper LB. Welcome Baba.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Baba coming to save our season

[Duppy Conqueror 1,451]

Zhirkov saved our season and helped us do the double. hopefully Baba is rewarded with a longer stay if he can pull off the same feat.