Andre Ayew: Nottingham Forest sign free agent Ghana forward on deal until the end of the season | Football News

Nottingham Forest have signed free agent Andre Ayew on a contract until the end of the season.

Sky Sports News understands Ayew is included in Forest’s squad list of 25 that was submitted to the Premier League on Thursday afternoon.

Ayew, who scored 35 goals in 84 appearances under Forest boss Steve Cooper at Swansea, was reportedly also interesting Everton on Transfer Deadline Day.

The 33-year-old forward was without a club following his exit from Qatari outfit Al Sadd and is delighted to reunite with Cooper.

“It’s a great feeling to sign for Nottingham Forest,” he said. “I know how big the club is and I know how much the club means to the city and the fanbase. It’s always been difficult whenever I’ve played against Forest and at The City Ground and I love the stadium.

“Steve Cooper is someone who knows me very well and knows how to work with me both on and off the pitch. We have a strong relationship, he’s a special coach and a special human being and someone who I really look up to.

“I know what I can bring to the team, I’m ready to give my all and make sure that we are able to stay in the Premier League.”

In July 2021, Ayew joined Al Sadd and scored 15 goals in 21 league matches as they were crowned Qatar Stars League champions last season, eventually leaving having netted 22 times in 39 games.

Ayew has earned 113 international caps for Ghana and his participation in the 2022 World Cup made him the only Ghanaian player to feature at the nation’s last three World Cups, scoring in their opening group stage fixture against Portugal.