Jordan Ayew Opens Up About Marseille Struggles and Finds Confidence at Sochaux
Ghanaian striker Jordan Ayew, currently on loan to Sochaux, has opened up about his turbulent time at Olympique de Marseille, expressing frustration over the lack of trust and support he received from the club. In a candid interview with L’Équipe, the 22-year-old forward, who is the younger brother of André Ayew, shared his experiences of feeling sidelined and undervalued during his time with the French giants.
“Always in doubt, in the end, you stay, and each time, they do the same thing to you. There is no consideration, they never gave me any gifts there,” Ayew said, reflecting on his challenging period at Marseille. He revealed that, over the last six months of his tenure at the club, the situation became unbearable. “I couldn’t take it anymore,” Ayew added, pointing to a lack of confidence in his abilities from both the club’s management and coaching staff.
Despite his struggles at Marseille, Ayew has found a fresh sense of confidence and purpose at Sochaux, where he has been on loan since the winter. “It’s a family club. There are 30 players and there are no crooks,” Ayew remarked, highlighting the contrast between his current club and his experiences in Marseille. Sochaux’s more supportive and close-knit environment has allowed Ayew to regain his form and self-belief, enabling him to flourish away from the pressures he faced at the Stade Vélodrome.
Ayew is set to return to Marseille when his loan spell at Sochaux concludes, but his remarks indicate a clear sense of relief and satisfaction with his current situation. His time at Sochaux has given him the opportunity to rebuild his confidence and prove his worth on the pitch, something that seemed out of reach during his difficult months at Marseille.
As he prepares to rejoin Marseille in a few weeks, it remains to be seen how Ayew will fare under the spotlight of his parent club once again, but the lessons learned during his loan spell at Sochaux may well play a crucial role in his future performances.
