Ghana defender Joseph Aidoo makes Real Valladolid debut after long injury lay-off

[caption id=attachment_1220202 align=alignnone width=600] Joseph Aidoo[/caption]Ghanaian defender Joseph Aidoo made his much-anticipated debut for Real Valladolid on Sunday following a lengthy injury lay-off that disrupted his season.Aidoo suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in his left leg with the Ghana national team, a devastating injury that occurred around the half-hour mark in a friendly against Mexico on October 14, 2023.His recovery sidelined him for most of the season, and upon his return, he struggled for game time at Celta Vigo, managing only a single one-minute appearance.In search of regular football, Aidoo made a winter transfer move to Valladolid, a club battling for survival in La Liga.The former Inter Allies defender made his first start for Valladolid in their 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.His arrival offers the Spanish side a much-needed defensive boost while providing Aidoo with a fresh opportunity to regain form and reestablish himself as a key player.The 28-year-old defender began his European career in 2015 with Swedish club Hammarby before moving to KRC Genk in Belgium two years later.His impressive performances earned him a transfer to Celta Vigo in 2019, where he became a mainstay in the clubs defence, amassing 131 La Liga appearances and contributing three goals.Now, as Aidoo embarks on this new chapter with Valladolid, he will be eager to help solidify their backline and aid in their fight for top-flight survival.His return to competitive action marks a significant step in his comeback, and Valladolid will be hoping he can rediscover the form that made him one of La Ligas dependable defenders. Read Full Story