Jordan Ayew lauds countryman Abdul Fatawu Issahaku's impact at Leicester City
New Leicester City striker, Jordan Ayew has lauded fellow countryman, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku's impact at the club.The 32-year-old made this remark after joining the Foxes on a two-year deal from Crystal Palace in the ongoing summer transfer window.Fatawu Issahaku made his Premier League debut on Monday in Leicester's 1-1 home draw against Tottenham Hotspur having made his loan deal permanent.Having completed his move, Ayew praised the former Sporting CP attacker for his impact at the club."I’m really happy for him because he has done really well since he first came in and I’m really proud of him," Ayew said of Fatawu. "Obviously, he’s young and he has more years ahead of him, but I’m here to help not only him, but everyone."With 275 English top-flight appearances under his belt, Ayew is confident he can quickly adapt to life at Leicester, both on and off the pitch.He emphasized the importance of teamwork and the role experience plays in guiding younger players."We have experience and we need to help the younger ones, but I expect them to help me as well; it’s teamwork," Ayew noted. "As a player, when you come into a new club,...
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New Leicester City striker, Jordan Ayew has lauded fellow countryman, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku's impact at the club.
The 32-year-old made this remark after joining the Foxes on a two-year deal from Crystal Palace in the ongoing summer transfer window.
Fatawu Issahaku made his Premier League debut on Monday in Leicester's 1-1 home draw against Tottenham Hotspur having made his loan deal permanent.
Having completed his move, Ayew praised the former Sporting CP attacker for his impact at the club.
"I’m really happy for him because he has done really well since he first came in and I’m really proud of him," Ayew said of Fatawu. "Obviously, he’s young and he has more years ahead of him, but I’m here to help not only him, but everyone."
With 275 English top-flight appearances under his belt, Ayew is confident he can quickly adapt to life at Leicester, both on and off the pitch.
He emphasized the importance of teamwork and the role experience plays in guiding younger players.
"We have experience and we need to help the younger ones, but I expect them to help me as well; it’s teamwork," Ayew noted. "As a player, when you come into a new club, you want to settle down and make sure that everyone is happy."
Ayew is determined to prove himself once again, focusing on contributing to the team's success and ensuring a strong season for Leicester City.
He acknowledged the challenges ahead but expressed confidence in the team's ability to perform well.
"The most important thing is that, as a club, we do what it takes to have a great season," Ayew stated. "We’ll have to fight as a team, we’ll have to make sure that we give good performances to get results."
Jordan Ayew is in line to make his debut against Fulham on Saturday.
