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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) have confirmed that the captain of the Black Stars Andre Ayew is currently in talks with a number of clubs as he continues his search for a new team.
Ayew has been unattached since parting ways with Premier League club Nottingham Forest following the expiration of his contract in June 2023.
The most capped Ghana player missed out on the latest Black Stars squad by coach Chris Hughton for friendlies against Mexico and USA.
Explaining his omission, Henry Asante Twum, the communications director of the GFA revealed that the technical team of the Black Stars didn't want to bother Ayew as he remains in negotiation with clubs.
“Andre Ayew is the captain of the team, Andre has been with the team since 2007.
“He played in the AFCON 2008, he was one of the youngest players in that squad that finished third in the tournament in 2008 and since 2008 he has been an integral member of the team.
“He has risen from a member or just one member to an integral member, to a leader of the team.
“So he is not someone you can easily do away with or you can easily replace, however he has got his future to sort out
“At the moment he is club-less, he is talking to clubs, he is having meeting with clubs and he travels a lot.
“So the technical team spoke to him to make him understand that they want to excuse him from these two international friendlies so that he can sort out his future.
“He took it in good fate and gave his blessing to the team as far as the two matches are concerned and the technical team also wished him well as he looks for a new team.
“So there is no problem as if the door is shut on him, it’s not as if the journey is over for him as far as the team is concerned and Andre brings a lot to this team.
“He is a useful part of the jigsaw, he brings experience to the table, he brings his leadership on and off the pitch.
“He provides loads of inspiration to some of these young players in the squad but for now the coaches feel he should focus on his future, sort out his club issues then he will be considered going forward.” Henry Asante told Radio Gold Sports.
Ayew has been unattached since parting ways with Premier League club Nottingham Forest following the expiration of his contract in June 2023.
The most capped Ghana player missed out on the latest Black Stars squad by coach Chris Hughton for friendlies against Mexico and USA.
Explaining his omission, Henry Asante Twum, the communications director of the GFA revealed that the technical team of the Black Stars didn't want to bother Ayew as he remains in negotiation with clubs.
“Andre Ayew is the captain of the team, Andre has been with the team since 2007.
“He played in the AFCON 2008, he was one of the youngest players in that squad that finished third in the tournament in 2008 and since 2008 he has been an integral member of the team.
“He has risen from a member or just one member to an integral member, to a leader of the team.
“So he is not someone you can easily do away with or you can easily replace, however he has got his future to sort out
“At the moment he is club-less, he is talking to clubs, he is having meeting with clubs and he travels a lot.
“So the technical team spoke to him to make him understand that they want to excuse him from these two international friendlies so that he can sort out his future.
“He took it in good fate and gave his blessing to the team as far as the two matches are concerned and the technical team also wished him well as he looks for a new team.
“So there is no problem as if the door is shut on him, it’s not as if the journey is over for him as far as the team is concerned and Andre brings a lot to this team.
“He is a useful part of the jigsaw, he brings experience to the table, he brings his leadership on and off the pitch.
“He provides loads of inspiration to some of these young players in the squad but for now the coaches feel he should focus on his future, sort out his club issues then he will be considered going forward.” Henry Asante told Radio Gold Sports.