New Chelsea signing Baba Rahman has spoken to the official Chelsea website and given a real insight into how he is feeling about his transfer, and also what he wants to achieve. The 21-year-old sat down for an interview inside the Chelsea training ground, the Cobham.

All of the following interview comes courtesy of Chelseafc.com – for the full interview, click here.

Interviewer: Hi Baba, welcome to the club. How does it feel to be a Chelsea player?

“Thank you very much. I’m very happy to be here and I’m really looking forward to meeting my team-mates and getting started.”

Interviewer: Could you explain a little about your playing style?

“I’m a left-back and, as a defender, it’s important for me to be strong in the tackle, which I always try to be. I also like to get forward as much as possible and help the team in attack.”

Interviewer: As a full-back who likes to get forward, do you think English football will suit your game?

“Yes, I think so because In the Premier League there is a heavy emphasis on getting up and down the pitch, which I like to do.”

Interviewer: Is it true that you can also play as a winger or in midfield?

“I can play as a winger but I haven’t played in midfield for a while. I played on the left wing in Germany for Greuther Furth not so long ago and scored two goals in the game, but the next day I left for Augsburg.”

Interviewer: Do you watch a lot of Premier League football?

“Yes, when I’m not playing I enjoy watching all football but especially the Premier League and of course Chelsea. It wasn’t always easy for me to watch because sometimes it wasn’t shown, but I always tried to watch it when possible. It’s a very strong league.”

Interviewer: You’re the third Ghanaian to sign for the club following Michael Essien and Christian Atsu. Did you speak to either of them prior to the move?

“Yes, I spoke with both of them and they were very positive about Chelsea. They told me it was a great club with very nice people, which was good to hear.”

Interviewer: Essien, in particular, has a big history at the club. Do you remember watching him in action when he played here?

“Yes, I watched him whenever I could. In Ghana they only showed the Premier League at that time so I was always watching him, he was a great player for Chelsea.”

Interviewer: Is the impressive history of Africans at Chelsea encouraging for you?

“Yes, of course, it’s a big inspiration for me and I’m really looking forward to trying to carry on the pattern of African players doing well for the club. I can’t wait to get started.”

Interviewer: What are your main aims for this season?

“My main aim is to win trophies for the club. Obviously Chelsea won the Premier League last season and I hope we can repeat that, and do even more. That’s what I hope to achieve.”