Black Stars midfielder Michael Baidoo joins Umm Salal on season-long loan
Ghanaian midfielder Michael Baidoo has completed a loan move to Qatari Stars League side Umm Salal SC.
The 26-year-old joins the Doha-based club from English side Plymouth Argyle following their relegation to League One.
The Black Stars midfielder only joined Plymouth in January 2025 from Swedish side IF Elfsborg in what was a highly anticipated transfer.
However, his time in England has not gone as planned. Limited to just 13 appearances in a season plagued by team struggles and tactical instability, the Ghanaian saw his opportunities dwindle as Plymouth ultimately suffered relegation to League One.
His switch to Umm Salal comes as the club continues to bolster its ranks ahead of the 2025/26 QSL season, with an eye on improving last season’s mid-table finish.
The deal is reported to be a season-long loan, though financial details remain undisclosed.
Having started his professional career at Vision FC in Ghana before stints in Norway and Sweden, Baidoo’s move to Qatar signals a new phase in his development and adds to the growing list of Ghanaian players plying their trade in the Gulf region.
With over 60 appearances for Elfsborg, Baidoo played a pivotal role in the team’s Allsvenskan campaign, earning him his maiden national team call-up.
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