André Ayew’s future after the 2014–2015 season at Olympique de Marseille (OM) was already shaping up to be one of the more intriguing transfer sagas in Ligue 1 at the time. With his contract expiring in June 2015, the Ghanaian international attracted strong interest from English Premier League clubs, including:
Liverpool
Everton
Swansea City
Hull City
West Ham United
Despite OM president Vincent Labrune making an attempt to extend Ayew’s contract, the player rejected the offer, reportedly due to both sporting ambitions and financial terms.
Key Points:
Ayew was earning an estimated €250,000 gross per month at OM.
He was unwilling to reduce his salary demands, which may have complicated potential moves during the summer window.
His decision to play out his contract allowed him to leave on a free transfer, a very attractive prospect for Premier League suitors looking to avoid a transfer fee.
Ultimately, André Ayew joined Swansea City in the summer of 2015 on a free transfer, signing a four-year deal and becoming one of their highest-paid players at the time.
