Nottingham Forest have officially announced the signing of Andre Ayew. Although the transfer deadline was Tuesday, the Ghana international was able to join Forest because he was a free agent. Ayew recently departed from Qatari club Al Sadd.
“It’s a great feeling to sign for Nottingham Forest,” Ayew proclaimed during the announcement. “I know how big the club is and how much it means to the city and the fans. It’s always been tough every time I’ve played Forest and at The City Ground and I love the stadium.”
Player and coach have history together
Ayew previously worked with Forest head coach Steve Cooper. The duo spent two seasons together with Swansea City, as the striker scored 31 league goals for Cooper during this time period. Ayew was voted the Welsh club’s player of the season for the 2019/20 campaign.
“Steve Cooper is someone who knows me very well and knows how to work with me both on and off the field. We have a strong relationship, he is a special coach and a special human being and someone I really look up to.”
“I know what I can bring to the team, I’m ready to give it my all and make sure we can stay in the Premier League.”
Nottingham Forest desperately need goals from Andre Ayew
Cooper will hope the meeting gives his team a boost. Only Everton and Wolves have scored fewer Premier League goals than Forest this season. Ayew has scored over 150 club goals during his senior career. He also managed to score 24 times in 113 games for Ghana.
Everton were also reportedly interested in signing the Ghanaian. However, Ayew has chosen Forest over the 19th-placed Toffees. The 33-year-old striker has signed a short-term deal with the club that runs until the end of this season. Ayew is Forest’s 30th signing of the season.
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