I am very optimistic that Baba will continue his great performances with us.
Jonas Hoffman
The Bundesliga outfit's chairman, Jonas Hoffman, said: "We do not need the Baba millions.
"We have a good, solid team here.
"I am very optimistic that Baba will continue his great performances with us."
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Baba Rahman is closing in on a move to Chelsea
But reports in Italy suggest that Chelsea have agreed personal terms with the player and are now close to agreeing a fee with Augsburg for the 21-year-old.
Hoffman claims that he won't 'even talk about an offer under €20m (£14m)' but it is thought Chelsea could test that resolve with a bid of that amount in the coming days.
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