Schalke have confirmed the signing of Chelsea defender Baba Rahman on a season-long loan.
Rahman, 22, joined Chelsea last summer from Augsburg in a deal worth a reported £21.7 million but struggled for regular football, making 11 Premier League starts, and has now been allowed to return to the Bundesliga.
Schalke boss Markus Weinzierl, who worked with the player at Augsburg, told his club's official website: "Abdul is a left-back with strong attacking abilities. I'm completely confident in his qualities. His mentality fits well into our team."
DONE DEAL! @babarahmangh will be playing for #Schalke throughout the 2016/17 season �� #S04 pic.twitter.com/Hy2bFICnTg
- FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) August 2, 2016
Earlier in the year the Ghanaian spoke of his displeasure at a lack of playing time.
"Of course it is frustrating for any footballer to be forced to watch from the stands. I do not want to experience that any longer," he said.
"You have to get used to the Premier League and a big club like Chelsea first when you are a young player like I am."
Rahman follows Sevilla captain Coke and Switzerland striker Breel Embolo through the door at Schalke this summer.