Chelsea have finallysigned Abdul Baba Rahman after FC Augsburg chairman Stefan Reuter has confirmed the deal by claiming that they could have never turned down an offer made by Chelsea. It is believd that the player has completed the his medical with the Premier League club.
Reuter claimed that he is happy with player’s developments in last 12-months which has now seen him go from Germany’s second division to play for the Premier League champions.
Sky Sports and ESPN have also confirmed the news of Baba Rahman passing the medical with Chelsea and only thing remains in the deal to get completed is to finish the paperwork and last few details of the player’s contract as it is believed that clubs have settled a transfer fee closer to £20million.
Rahman’s rise has been rapid as the Ghana International was Germany’s most efficient left-back last season making more tackles than anyone else. Such a performance would not have gone unnoticed by Jose Mourinho, who is desperate to add defensive cover to his side.
With Filipe Luis joining departing stamford Bridge this summer, Mourinho is left with very little options at the back and is keen to bring in a defender before the transfer window shuts down. It appears as if John Stones will remain at Everton after Roberto Martinez is not to keen in letting his star playee leave that easily.
Chelsea have received massve news in their attempts of signing Baba rahman as news has just come in that Augsburg have not fielded the youngster in their starting XI in the game against Hertha Berlin tonight.
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