Transfers of Sunday, 18 December 2011

Source: Ghanasoccernet

Andre Ayew signs one-year Marseille contract extension

Ghana midfielder Andre Ayew has extended his stay at the Olympique Marseille with massive pay rise.

According club president Vincent Labrune, the Ghana star will remain at the Stade Velodrome until 2015.

Ayew, who turned 22 on Saturday, could not reject a deal from the Marseille leadership on Saturday.

This will end speculations about his future with giants Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich said to be interested in his services.

Marseille have inserted a 20 million Euro buy-out clause in his contract should he leave at in the summer.

He has become a cult figure at the club and has scored a total of nine goals-six in the Ligue 1 and three in the Uefa Champions League.

Ayew missed the club’s 2-1 win over Lorient at home on Saturday due to suspension.