Black Stars skipper, André
Ayew has reunited with his former Swansea coach Steve Cooper at English
Premier League side Nottingham Forest on a free transfer.
The forward who has reached an agreement with the Premier League side
has signed a six months contract that will keep him at the club till
the end of the season.
He
rejected a potential move to Premier League strugglers Everton in favour
of working with his former Swansea City coach Steve Cooper.
André Ayew said: “It’s a great feeling to sign for Nottingham Forest.
“I know how big the club is and I know how much the club means to the
city and the fanbase. It’s always been difficult whenever I’ve played
against Forest and at The City Ground and I love the stadium.
“Steve Cooper is someone who knows me very well and knows how to work
with me both on and off the pitch. We have a strong relationship, he’s a
special coach and a special human being and someone who I really look
up to.”
“I know what I can bring to the team, I’m ready to give my all and
make sure that we are able to stay in the Premier League.”he told the
club's official website
The former Olympique Marseille ace joined the gulf club Al Sadd in
2021 after he departed English Championship side Swansea City but left
on a free transfer before his contract could expire in June 2023.
The 33-year-old attacker played under Steve Cooper during his days at Swansea City.
Under Steve Cooper in the Championship some two seasons ago he played
92 matches and scored 33 goals whiles he provided 11 assists and made
77 key passes.
He will become the 30th signing Nottingham Forest has made since
earning qualification to the English Premier League in the summer.
André will wear the shirt number 42 during his time on Trentside.
Ghana’s national team captain, Ayew has a total of 113 international caps.
His participation in the 2022 FIFA World Cup made him the only
Ghanaian player to feature at the nation’s last three World Cups and
scored in their opening group stage fixture against Portugal.
Born in France, Ayew came through the ranks at Marseille, scoring 60
goals in 209 appearances during a nine-year spell with the French club.
In June 2015, he moved to the Premier League and joined Swansea,
registering 12 goals and five assists in 35 appearances during his first
spell at the Liberty Stadium.
The following summer, Ayew moved to West Ham United in a then
club-record deal, going on to make 50 appearances in all competitions
for the London club.
Ayew returned to Swansea for a club-record fee in January 2018,
scoring a further 35 goals in 106 appearances for the Welsh side.
In
July 2021, Ayew joined Al Sadd and scored 15 goals in 21 league matches
as they were crowned Qatar Stars League champions last season.
Leaving Qatar having netted 22 goals in 39 games for Al Sadd, the
experienced forward returns to England and becomes The Reds’ 30th
recruit.
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