English EFL Championship side Plymouth Argyle has announced the signing of Ghanaian international Michael Baidoo on a permanent deal that sees him head to Home Park for a record transfer fee.
Baidoo has signed a long-term contract to the summer of 2028, and his transfer sees Argyle beat the fee paid for Morgan Whittaker and Bali Mumba in the summer of 2023.
The 25-year-old joins from Swedish side IF Elfsborg where he has been since 2022. Prior to his time in Sweden, he played for Sandnes Ulf in Norway, and FC Midtjlland in Denmark. He also had loan spells with Jerv and Fredericia.
Predominantly a midfielder, but also capable of playing as a striker, it is at Elfsborg where Baidoo has really starred, and he has been an integral part of their Europa League campaign this season.
He has scored five goals and assisted three times in that competition, and scored 10 goals and claimed four assists in the Allsvenskan this season. Baidoo scored the only goal of the game in Elfsborg’s 1-0 win against AS Roma in October and made 76 appearances for the Swedish side in two seasons.
The Ghanaian international now heads to Argyle, and Head of Recruitment Jimmy Dickinson is thrilled to finally sign a player he has tracked for over a year.
Dickinson said: “Michael is someone we have been aware of for a long time, and I am delighted that we have finally been able to bring him to Argyle.
“He comes to the club with excellent pedigree having been the star of Elfsborg’s Europa League campaign this season and recently made his international debut for Ghana.
“He can play a variety of positions so will add real versatility to the squad, but most of all chose to come to Argyle ahead of other top clubs throughout Europe.
“He is excited to play in England and show what he can do, and we believe he will make a real impact on English football.
“I want to thank Simon and the board for helping us bring him to Argyle in a record deal and look forward to seeing him on the pitch very soon.”
Michael will wear the number 30 and, subject to EFL approval and International clearance, will first be available for selection for our trip to Brentford on 11 January.
