‘I didn’t think twice’ – Ayew delighted to join Sheffield United

Jordan Ayew, Ghana's captain, has signed a one-year contract with Championship club Sheffield United. The 34-year-old forward joined the Blades as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Leicester City last season. With his move, Sheffield United now have a complete 25-man squad, and Ayew is set to join Chris Wilder's team immediately.

Ayew's last competitive appearance was at the World Cup, where he started all four of Ghana's matches as they reached the knockout stage, including a 0-0 draw against England. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder expressed his delight at securing the experienced forward. "I spoke last week about being close to getting someone in from the free agent market, and things did move quite quickly, so I am really pleased to have Jordan with us," Wilder said.

"We’re talking about someone here with bags of experience from right at the top level of the game. Only a few months ago he was captaining Ghana in the World Cup, so he’s someone with real pedigree." "He did well at this level last season in difficult circumstances and has played all across the front positions during his career, which gives us plenty of options," Wilder added.

Ayew is eager to make an immediate impact at Sheffield United, praising the club for their swift efforts to secure his signing. "I’m really, really pleased to be here," Ayew said. "The manager and the club made a great effort to get me here as quick as possible." Ayew brings over 500 competitive appearances to Sheffield United, having played for several clubs including Marseille, Sochaux, Lorient, Aston Villa, Swansea City, Crystal Palace, and Leicester City.