Swansea City to discuss Andre Ayew's future - Steve Cooper

Published on: 31 July 2020

Swansea City manager Steve Cooper says his outfit is set to discuss the future with Ghana skipper Andre Ayew after a stellar campaign this season.

The 30-year-old, who is Swansea's highest earner has a year left on his contract, having joined them on a three-year deal from West Ham United in 2018.

Ayew has shone under Cooper, scoring 18 goals and claiming seven assists in 47 appearances as the Swans missed out on promotion to the Premier League.

"I think that's a conversation me and Andre need to have," he said as quoted by the BBC.

"I would like nothing more than for Andre to be playing with us again next season.

"We have seen the real level of player he is this year, with the goals he has scored and the impact he has had on and off the pitch. It's been brilliant to work with him.

"But I understand Andre is a better player than the Championship. That's a matter of fact and I am sure he will have offers to do that.

"We need to have a good conversation over the next couple of days. We trust each other 100 per cent and in the end, we will come to a resolution that's right for everybody."

Ayew has been linked with a move to the Middle East, although he may be more tempted by a move to one of Europe's top leagues.

"I understand that it'll be a talking point, whether he stays or goes," Cooper added.

"Whatever Andre decides to do, he will have thought about it long and hard about it, that's for sure, and we'll see where it goes."

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