Demba Ba

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Rumours are he'll wear the number 16.

[NattyBlue 44]

Really looking forward to him coming in, we've been playing without a striker for ages.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

-Oscar---Mata---Hazard

-------------Ba---------------

Looks ten times better already.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

On 4 January 2013, Ba joined Chelsea for an undisclosed fee. Ba signed a three-and-a-half-year contract, becoming the first ever Senegalese player to join the club. He received the vacant number 29 shirt. Ba made his debut against Southampton in the third round of the FA Cup on 5 January. He marked his first appearance for the club by scoring two goals in a 51 victory for Chelsea. He scored on his home league debut on 16 January in the 2-2 draw against the same club.

On 2 February 2013, Ba first played his former team Newcastle in a Premier League match. The match was held at Newcastle's St. James' Park. In the 32nd minute of the match Ba had a chance to open the scoring but his initial attempt on goal was saved by Newcastle keeper Tim Krul. Ba managed to head the rebounded ball and in doing so collided with Coloccini. The collision resulted in a broken nose and Ba was substituted in the 43rd minute. Newcastle went on to win the game 32. After a run of seven games without finding the back of the net, Ba added to his goals collection by scoring in a 10 win against West Bromwich at Stamford Bridge on 2 March.

On 1 April, Ba scored a goal from a long Juan Mata cross in the FA Cup quarter-final replay against Manchester United, giving Chelsea a 10 victory and a spot at Wembley against Manchester City in the semi-finals of the competition.

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[bushman 2,043]

Knowing Rafa he wants to talk to BA, giving him instructions & all that stuff, I do not see BA being introduced now.

Perhaps, later in the afternoon ?

[Marvin123 483]

@chelseafc: Late training at Cobham today. Rafa Benitez's press conference is 2.45pm. #CFC

Late training to accom Ba?? Get signed on this morning then train later?

[bushman 2,043]

Everything seems just like one drama, soap opera to me.

Over the years Chelsea had signed many players & I have never seen so much hoopla as we witness now.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

I personally think we will unveil him in rafa's press confrence.

[Marvin123 483]

I personally think we will unveil him in rafa's press confrence.

Me too, so 2:45 is the time then

[DONI. 1,291]

Yesssssssssss it's official

[Leif 6,006]

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3030470/title/ba-transfer-completed

[James 5,146]

[Billy. 2,739]

its done

[Leif 6,006]

[Marvin123 483]

@chelseafc: Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Demba Ba... http://t.co/ZQo6YFEV #CFC http://t.co/nRiVm0wZ

[DONI. 1,291]

[James 5,146]

Rafael Benitez has made his first signing as Chelsea manager by bringing in Newcastle forward Demba Ba for £7 million, Demba Ba.

With a goals-to-games ratio of one in two in the Premier League, the Senegalese striker has been signed to ease the burden on lone frontman Fernando Torres. A proven goalscorer, much has been said of Ba's supposedly crocked knees; yet the African star has a superb injury record during this time in European football. A man who is as good in the air as he is at holding the play up, Ba's more direct style will offer a second option to having Torres as the sole striker. With Newcastle signing Papiss Cissé last season, Ba also found himself operating on the wing, and this is another string to the new number 16's bow.

Due to the Football League's rules, Ba is eligible for the League Cup semi-finals against Swansea, and having not yet represented Newcastle in the FA Cup, the former Hoffenheim striker will also be available to Benitez in that competition. He will however not be allowed to feature in the Blues' Europa League adventure this term.

Similar in his playing style to former Blue Nicolas Anelka, Ba is a graceful and skillful footballer that may well reignite Chelsea's quest for trophies this term.

You can read more at the official site.

Edited January 4, 2013 by Alex

[Leif 6,006]

"This club is massive" Good boy.