Ghana international Abdul Rahman has signed an 18-month loan deal with German Bundesliga side Schalke 04 from Chelsea.

Footballmadeinghana.com can exclusively reveal that the talented left-back passed his medicals at a private hospital in Gelsinkirchen on Friday Afternoon and appended his signature to the one- and-a- half year deal.

Baba has been out of action for a year following a career threatening knee injury he suffered whilst playing for Ghana at the 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon.

He recovered fully few months ago and has now joined Schalke in an effort to rediscover his form.

Baba played on loan for the German club in the 2016-2017 season where he made 21 appearances score one goal and provided two assists before the injury.

The Ghana Black Stars defender will be presented to the fans officially in the coming days.