The Ghanaian made 29 appearances for the Royals last term and now returns to the Madejski Stadium for the remainder of 2022/23.

Baba signed for Chelsea from Augsburg in the summer of 2015, playing 23 times during his debut season and impressing against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

He has since spent time at Schalke, Reims, Real Mallorca and PAOK, though it was at Reading last season that he enjoyed his most consistent run of football after an injury, which began when he ruptured his cruciate ligament at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.

He later earned a place in the Black Stars’ squad for AFCON earlier this year, starting each of Ghana’s three group games in Cameroon.

The 28-year-old heads back to Berkshire to join a Reading side that is currently fifth in the Championship having won four of their first seven games.

He has played with the Royals for the past four years after departing Barnsley, a team he previously captained. He is now among the club’s longest-serving players.

Yiadom committed his future to Reading this summer by signing a new long-term contract that keeps him with the team through 2025. At the conclusion of the previous campaign, he was named Player of the Season.

The right-back for the Royals made 38 appearances last season, bringing his total for the team to 132.

The 30-year-old will be in contention for a place in the Black Stars squad for the World Cup Finals in Qatar later this year as Ghana prepares to take on Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay in Group H.

Yiadom, a seasoned international leader who is versatile on the pitch, has had a lasting impact in the dressing room.

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Manager Paul Ince said: “As I said when he signed his new contract earlier this summer, Andy is a perfect example to all young footballers. As a manager, it’s so important to be able to call on players who you know will give their absolutely all to succeed, from the moment they cross the white line to the final whistle, players who play for their teammates, the fans, and the crest. Andy is one of those players.

“He has the total respect of his teammates and the leadership qualities which will make him a great captain of this great club.”

Yiadom believes it is an honor to lead Reading as captain ahead of the new season.

“It’s a privilege. “Ultimately I just want to be a service to the players and to the club. “And we’ve got to reach for the stars. If everyone pulls in the same direction, we’re capable of big things.”

The former Asante Kotoko and Dreams FC left-back signed a new Chelsea deal before joining Reading.

The loan spell will be Rahman’s 5th in total since he joined Chelsea in 2015 but it will be the first time that he will be spending a loan period away in England.

He joins fellow Black Stars player, Andy Yiadom, at the club and Reading manager, Veljko Paunovic, shared his thoughts on having the Ghanaian join them for the Championship season.

“It is no secret that recruiting an experienced left-back was a priority for us this summer, so I am delighted that we have managed to do this deal to bring Baba to Reading.

“He is a quick, strong, physical footballer who has a lot to offer to the club and the players around him. Baba was really keen to be part of our project and to test himself in this tough division and I am excited to see him playing for us.”

Baba Rahman also spoke to Reading’s official website on the loan move:

“I’ve known Reading over the years, it’s a big club with great history. When I spoke with the manager, I just got interested in the project.”

He is likely to make his debut for Reading on Monday when they take on Huddersfield Town.