Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew, has completed a move to Qatari top-flight club Al Sadd after passing mandatory medical in Doha.
Ayew, who is a free agent after leaving English Championship side, Swansea City, signed a two-year contract with an option for an additional year and is reported to earn $220,000 per month.
He will wear the Number 24 jersey at his new club.
Prior to the completion of the move on Thursday, Al Sadd had initially announced on Twitter that they had reached an agreement to sign the Ghanaian despite interest from some top European clubs.
The unveiling video had Andre’s father Abedi Ayew Pele chronicling his career which took him from RTU to Al Sadd before he moved to Europe.
At the end of the video, Andre Ayew said he was at Al Sadd to “continue his father’s legacy and win more titles”.
OFFICIAL: Andre Ayew has joined #AlSadd on a two-year contract with an option for an additional year#AlwaysAlSadd #WelcomeAndre@AyewAndrepic.twitter.com/uHiNKOfftK
— 🏆 #75 Al Sadd SC | نادي السد (@AlsaddSC) July 22, 2021
At Al Sadd, Ayew is expected to dominate Qatar as well as make the club a strong force in the Asian Champions League.
He will have the opportunity to tap into the knowledge of Spain and Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez. The World Cup and multiple Champions League winner has been head coach of Al Sadd since he hanged his boots in 2019.
What to know about Al Sadd
Al Sadd have won the domestic league of Qatar 15 times, and are the current champions after securing a double, winning the league and cup competitions last season.
They won the AFC Champions League back in 2011, earning them a spot in the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup, in which they finished third.
They are currently managed by Barcelona legend Xavi while former Arsenal midfielder, Santi Carzola is one of the side’s main players. The pair was named best Coach and Best Player respectively last season.