‘My first time seeing him smile’ - Fans react to video of Jordan Ayew taking ice bath

Published on: 31 July 2024

Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew beamed with high spirits as he joined his teammates for an ice bath during their pre-season tour in the United States.

The 32-year-old Ghana international, who recently netted Crystal Palace’s fifth goal in a commanding 6-3 victory over Crawley Town last Saturday, appeared in a video shared on Crystal Palace’s TikTok page.

In the video, Ayew smiled while taking the ice bath, responding to inquiries about the experience by saying, “The beginning is tough but it’s fine. It’s not easy.”

Fans had varied reactions to the video, with one commenting, “My first time seeing Jordan Ayew smile,” while another added, “That’s our hope for the 2026 World Cup, Ghana. Handle him with care bro.”

The ice bath, a common practice among footballers, aids in faster muscle recovery between matches.

Meanwhile, Premier League returneesLeicester City, have reportedly shown interest in signing Ayew from Crystal Palace.

They have now reportedly submitted an official bid to the Eagles in attempt to sign him before the start of the season.