"I owe them a lot ... They Saved My Career." — Former Chelsea defenders Reveals the length Chelsea went to Revive his Career

Baba Rahman, the former Chelsea left-back, recently opened up about his time at Stamford Bridge and how one key figure behind the scenes helped save his football career. The Ghanaian defender joined Chelsea in 2015 on a five-year deal after an impressive stint at German side FC Augsburg. However, his journey at the London club didn’t go as planned, with injuries and loan spells defining much of his eight years there.

Rahman arrived at Chelsea under then-manager Jose Mourinho with high expectations. In his first season, he made 23 appearances but couldn’t cement a regular spot in the team. Unfortunately, recurring injuries prevented him from reaching his full potential. Over the years, he was sent out on loan to several clubs, including Schalke 04, Reims, Mallorca, PAOK, and Reading. Despite his efforts, his Stamford Bridge career came to an end in 2023.

“I’m sad things didn’t work out at Chelsea,” Rahman told BBC Sport. “I had so many injuries while I was there, and because I wasn’t fully fit, I couldn’t give my best.”

Though his time at Chelsea was challenging, Rahman will always be grateful for the support he received from the club’s former medical director, Dr. Paco Biosca. The defender revealed how Dr. Biosca played a crucial role in helping him bounce back from two devastating ACL injuries that almost ended his career.

Reflecting on his darkest moment in 2019, Rahman shared: “It had taken me 18 months to recover from my first knee injury. When I found out I had another ACL tear, I told my family I was done. I decided to quit football.”

But Dr. Biosca refused to let Rahman give up. “He told me he had seen other players come back stronger. He promised me that if I stayed patient and mentally strong, I could recover too. His belief in me made all the difference.”

After sleeping on the advice, Rahman decided to fight for his career. “I’m so grateful to football for giving me a second chance,” he said. “Now, I’m just enjoying every moment of it.”

Despite his struggles, Rahman looks back on his Chelsea days with gratitude. He had the chance to share the pitch with some of football’s biggest stars, including Eden Hazard, whom he described as “incredible.” While he was part of Chelsea’s roster during their 2021 Champions League-winning campaign, he spent that season on loan at Reading in the Championship.

Now playing his football away from Stamford Bridge, Rahman remains thankful for the lessons learned and the people who supported him through the toughest times.