Ghana international Michael Baidoo has signed for Championship side Plymouth Argyle in a record transfer deal.

The 25-year-old joins the English side on a three-and-half-year deal from Swedish side IF Elfsborg.

The move, which is reported to be around €1.7 million, sees the Ghanaian become Argyle’s most expensive buy as they seek to turn around their fortunes.

Baidoo brings an end to his three-year stay with Swedish outfit Elfsborg where he enjoyed a great spell.

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. 

Baidoo has scored five goals and assisted three times in the Europa League competition including the qualification phase. He also scored 10 goals and claimed four assists in the 2024 Allsvenskan season.

With the club’s struggle in the Championship this season, the former Vision FC captain will look to add spark to the team.

Baidoo will wear the number 30 and is subject to EFL approval and International clearance. He will first be available for selection for Argyle’s trip to Brentford on 11 January.

One man who has been key to the deal is Baidoo’s Ghanaian representative, Kofi Appiah.

The AIT Management scout has been crucial to advancing the careers of several Ghanaian players through the agency.

Appiah was heavily involved in the deals to bring Baidoo to England with interest in him first coming in the summer when a deal was almost reached.

There is optimism within Argyle’s fans that the Ghanaian’s addition will kickstart a great comeback in the second half of the season.