Sports News of Friday, 27 July 2018

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Andre Ayew to wear No. 20 jersey at Fenerbahce

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Ghana midfielder Andre Ayew will wear the No 20 jersey while playing for Turkish giants Fenerbahce, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively.

Ayew completed his move to Fenerbahce from Welsh club Swansea City on Friday after passing his medical in the capital city of Istanbul.

He will wear the No 20 jersey at the club as his favourite No 10 shirt had already been taken by one of the firmly established legend of Fenerbahce.

The 28-year-old Ghana international signed a one-year loan deal with the Istanbul-based on Friday at the club's headquarters.

He penned the deal with the Turkish side who now have an option to sign the attacking player on a permanent deal after the loan.

Ayew finally signed the contract on Friday after passing the medical following two days of speculation over the Fenerbahce move.

He will be registered in time to make the Yellow Canaries Champions League Third-Round clash against Benfica in Portugal on 7 August.

The striker will join Roberto Soldado as the second first-choice striker available to manager Phillip Cocu.