Rahman Baba’s tenure at Chelsea has apparently come to an end after the Premier League club and the player mutually agreed to discontinue his contract.
The Ghana left-back is now set to join Greek club PAOK Thessaloniki on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2025.
It’s now over for Abdul Rahman Baba at Chelsea. Contract set to be terminated on mutual agreement and he’s joining Greek side PAOK. ???????? #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 3, 2023
???????? PAOK will sign Baba as free agent on two year deal until 2025 — also William Troost Ekong joins PAOK from Watford, three year deal. pic.twitter.com/tEEtEp7RXy
Baba’s departure from Chelsea marks the end of a frustrating spell for the player, who struggled to establish himself in the first team since joining the club in 2015.
PAOK, on the other hand, sees Baba as a valuable addition to their squad. The 29-year-old spent the second half of the 2020/21 season at PAOK, helping the club win the Greek Cup.
The Greek club will be hoping that Rahman can make a significant impact and strengthen their defensive options as they aim to compete in domestic and European competitions.
Rahman joined Chelsea in 2015 from German side Augsburg for an undisclosed fee, reported to be an initial £14 million, rising to a potential fee of almost £22 million, but has had limited opportunities with the club, playing 23 games.
He has spent the past six seasons on loan at various clubs, including Schalke 04, Stade Reims, and Reading, where he has played for the past two seasons.
