Reading defender Baba Rahman admitted that he hopes to return to Chelsea after his spell with the Royals.
The Ghana full-back, who is out in Qatar preparing for the start of the World Cup, is on loan with the Royals for the second successive season.
Approaching 50 appearances for the Berkshire side, the international cost the Blues £22m in 2015, but he played less than 30 times before a succession of loans rendered him surplus to requirements.
Awake? Long journey back from Hull but worth all the effort today. The ding was loud as always and we are glad we can close a frustrating period with the win that you deserve. More work to be done in the second half of the season but with the ding 🛎 nothing is impossible.
— baba abdul-rahman (@babarahmangh) November 12, 2022
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Speaking to the Evening Standard, the defender proclaimed his love for Reading and the fans, but admitted that he wants to play in a 'top league.'
“My dream is to get back to playing elite football at the top, to compete against the best players in the world.
“I believe in myself and my qualities. I feel 100 per cent. The World Cup is meant for some of the best players. They show you can compete against the best.
“I love Reading," he said. "I was here last season and although we are in a difficult situation, I want to just help Reading and give them back the love that they’ve shown me.
“I’ve got one year more with Chelsea. My dream is, if not getting back to Chelsea, to move to a top league.”
In a challenging group, Ghana face Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay during the first phase of the tournament.
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