Ghana defender Baba Rahman joins Championship side Reading FC

• Baba Rahman has joined English Championship side, Reading FC
• He joins the Royals on a season-long loan from Chelsea
• This will be the Ghanaian's fifth loan spell after joining Chelsea

Ghana defender, Abdul Baba Rahman, has joined English Championship side, Reading FC on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

Rahman joined Chelsea in 2015 and has had little chance to impress with the Blues as he has spent most of his time on-loan.

It was expected that the left-back will move out on loan again this season after he was left-out of Chelsea's League and Champions League squad.

Reading came out tops to sign the Ghanaian with many European clubs chasing after the left-back.

The club announced via twitter that they had captured Rahman and also released the following statement.

"We are very pleased to confirm that left-back Baba Rahman has joined Reading Football Club on a season-long loan from Chelsea, subject to the normal ratification procedures from the relevant football authorities."

"The 27-year-old has represented the Blues in the Premier League and Champions League, as well as bringing with him top-flight experience in Germany, France, Spain and Greece – and now embarks on a new challenge in Berkshire as a Royal!"

Reading manager Veljko Paunovic expressed his excitement on getting his priority signing.

“It is no secret that recruiting an experienced left-back was a priority for us this summer, so I am delighted that we have managed to do this deal to bring Baba to Reading."

"He is a quick, strong, physical footballer who has a lot to offer to the club and the players around him. Baba was really keen to be part of our project and to test himself in this tough division and I am excited to see him playing for us.”

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that South Africa giants, Orlando Pirates, have announced the signing of former King Faisal striker, Kwame Peprah.

They announced the signing of the Ghanaian alongside Nigerian defender, Olisa Ndah, who joins from Akwa United.

Peprah is reported to have signed a three-year deal with the Mighty Buccaneers and will join fellow Ghanaian, Richard Ofori.