Andre Ayew is departing Swansea City on a season-long loan. The Ghanaian has completed his move to Turkish side Fenerbahce where he will spend the new season at. Ayew’s second spell at the Liberty Stadium lasted for 6 months after completing a January deadline day switch from West Ham United for a reported £18m, rising to £20m with add-ons. However, the 28-year-old failed to prevent the club from suffering a relegation drop into the EFL Championship. He made 12 appearances but could not find the back of the net as Swansea finished their Premier League campaign in 18th place, 3 points behind safety.
Swansea will have to swoop into the transfer market sooner rather than later if they are to find a replacement for Ayew. His loss comes as a huge blow to the club as they look to assemble a team capable of competing for a route back into the Premier League.
The Super Lig outfit will have the option to sign the left winger on a permanent basis if Ayew can make an impact on the team and their performances on the pitch. He travels today to Istanbul where he will undergo the mandatory medical before sealing his move to Turkey. However, the proceedings will depend on international clearances in order for the player to obtain a work permit to play for the Sari Kanaryalar.
Andre Ayew, brother to Jordan Ayew, is versatile in nature. He prefers to be fielded as a left winger but can also be deployed on the right wing. Even as a centre-forward Ayew is capable of causing problems to the opposition. He creates chances for the strikers due to his ability to read the game well and can run at defenders as well as dribble with composure. The Ghanaian is a complete team player and is always willing to chase down every loose ball that presents itself. His departure will come as a big loss to Swansea who would now have a task on their hands to find a like for like replacement.
New Swansea City manager Graham Potter had this to state regarding the move. “I understand the circumstances of the move and it is part of the restructure of us going forward. From my perspective, he has been brilliant. He has applied himself in training, supported what we are trying to do and been very professional. He has been a joy to work with and we wish him the best.”
Ayew is on to bigger and better things and will look to be as successful as he can be when he slips into the Fenerbahce shirt and steps onto the pitch. On the other hand, Swansea are in for a tough season ahead without their ace striker and will have to go through the rigours to find a good enough replacement with just a few days left until the closure of the transfer window.
