Jose Mourinho highlights importance of new Chelsea signing after Man City defeat

Abdul Rahman Baba has reportedly signed a five-year deal at Chelsea

JOSE MOURINHO believes Chelsea new-boy Abdul Rahman Baba will be an 'important signing' for the club.

 

he Ghana international has joined the club for a reported £21.7million to replace left-back Filipe Luis, who left Stamford Bridge to rejoin Atletico Madrid earlier in the summer.

The Blues announced the 21-year-old's arrival moments after tonight's damaging 3-0 defeat to Premier League title challengers Manchester City.

And Mourinho, speaking after the game at the Etihad Stadium, said: "It is important because he is a left-back. 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."

While Rahman said on the deal: "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 am very much looking forward to working with them and Mr Mourinho."