By Rahman Osman
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The management chief of the Black Stars George Afriyie has revealed head coach Avram Grant recommended Baba Rahman to Chelsea after being impressed with the left backââ¬â¢s ability.
Rahman, 22, is coming off a truly remarkable season with German side Augsburg where he helped them secure European football.
The former Kotoko left back has been linked with a host of clubs including English giants Chelsea.
Arsenal and even Real Madrid have all been touted as suitors but George Afriyie says its Grantââ¬â¢s recommendation that has thicken Jose Mourinhoââ¬â¢s interest.
ââ¬ÅThe coach always wants to build a relationship with the club and the player so that in future if issues of delay in release he can chip in a word,ââ¬â¢Ã¢â¬ Afriyie told Accra based Happy FM
ââ¬ÅI am sure you have heard that Chelsea are interested in Baba Rahman itââ¬â¢s all because Grant has put in a word for him.
Baba is currently in Ghana on holidays but is expected to sort out his future in the coming days.