Jordan Ayew ready for emotional return to Crystal Palace

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew is confident of a positive outcome when Leicester City travels to Selhurst Park to face his former club, Crystal Palace.

Ayew returns to South London for the first time after sealing a move to the King Power Stadium in the summer transfer window. The Black Stars forward spent six seasons at Crystal Palace before leaving the Eagles in August 2024.

The 33-year-old admitted it will be an emotional moment for him as he properly says his final goodbyes to the club.

However, he is focused on helping Leicester City secure their first win of the campaign at a place that has been his home for the past six years.

“It will be strange because I was there for six years and it was my home. Obviously, I’m going to meet a lot of people who I didn’t get to say goodbye to properly and it’s going to be emotional with mixed feelings, but I have to defend my new colours," he told LCFC.

“When the game starts, I have no friends until after the game. I’m going to make sure that we get three points or one point and perform well as a team to keep our fans happy, celebrating a first away victory or draw.

“We need to get something out of the game and I’m positive. It would be massive for confidence and belief for the future as well. We’re going there humbled, but we definitely want to have a good performance and hopefully get the points.”