Overview

• Schalke confirmed on Friday that the 28-year-old has joined top-flight side Widzew Łódź.
• The club did not disclose a fee, with multiple reports describing the move as a free transfer.
• The late switch was enabled by Poland’s transfer window, which remains open until Monday after Germany’s deadline passed.
• The transfer follows a collapsed move to QPR that prompted sharp criticism from sporting director Frank Baumann over delays and communication.
• Director of professional football Youri Mulder said Ba was unlikely to receive the minutes he wanted under Miron Muslic, as Schalke also weighs further outgoings such as a possible loan for Mauro Zalazar.