Black Stars striker, Jordan Ayew has extended his contract with English Premier League side, Crystal Palace.
The Eagles have confirmed Jordan Ayew is among four players, who have extended their stays with the Premier League outfit ahead of next season. The player has extended one year with the London-based club.
According to the club, Ayew’s contract has been extended until the summer of 2023 alongside that of Nathaniel Clyne, James McArthur, and James Tomkins.
“Crystal Palace are delighted to confirm the contracts of Jordan Ayew, Nathaniel Clyne, James McArthur, and James Tomkins have been extended until summer 2023,” revealed a statement on their official website.
“The quartet have made a combined 677 Palace appearances between them [Ayew 133, Clyne 171, McArthur 249 and Tomkins 124] and continue to be core members of the current squad.”
Palace chairman Steve Parish revealed the purpose to keep the four players: “It remains of pivotal importance to get the right balance of youth and experience in any Premier League squad, and I’m delighted that we’ve been able to ensure these long-standing and experienced players in Jordan, Nathaniel, James, and James remain with us for the upcoming campaign.
“Each of them played an enormous role in the progress we’ve all enjoyed in the last year, and we very much expect similar contributions for the season ahead.” He added.
Jordan Ayew joined Crystal Palace on transfer deadline day 2018, on loan for the 2018–19 season. On 25 July 2019, Ayew made the move permanent with a £2.5m transfer from Swansea City on a three-year deal. Ayew scored his first goal of the season on 24 August 2019 against Manchester United at Old Trafford, netting the opener in the first half against the run of play, latching on to Jeffrey Schlupp’s flick-on as Crystal Palace secured an historic 2–1 victory
He has featured 133 times for Crystal Palace, scored 15 and have assisted 10 times.