The Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew, after making a Switch to the Foxes, expressed his appreciation to Leicester City for fighting harder to get his signature, as the former Crystal Palace star reunites with his former manager at the King Power Stadium.
Jordan Ayew penned a two-year contract with the Foxes on Friday, with Crystal Palace receiving £5 million for the transfer.
In his reaction to the transfer, the 32-year-old striker said that, “I’m thrilled to be here and proud. I want to thank the Club as they fought hard to bring me here – it happened quickly, and I’m so happy to be here. As a player, when you hear that the manager wants you, it just makes you want to come and work under him and to try to improve.”
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Jordan Ayew, now switching to his fourth Premier League club, adds a wealth of experience to the newly promoted Liecester City as they attempt to maintain a top flight spot after winning the Championship last season.
The former Marseille star who has played for Aston Villa, Swansea City and Crystal Palace is expected to double his tally of appearances as well as goals and assists after getting to unite with Ghanaian teammate Fatawu Issahaku who was very instrumental in the Foxes and promotion and also picking up an Assist in their Last week fixture with Totenham.
The Son of the Olympique de Marseille legend, Abedi Pele holds an international recognition as 6th all-time Goal scorer of the Blackstars having recorded over 100 times caps in a space of 14 years.
Leicester City will face Fulham on Saturday in their next Premier League fixture after their Impressive 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in their Opening game of the Premier League.