André Ayew Tipped to Become OM Captain if Mandanda Departs
With Steve Mandanda likely to leave Marseille at the end of the season, questions are already arising about who will take over the captain’s armband at the Vélodrome. According to La Provence, newly appointed OM coach Marcelo Bielsa is strongly considering Ghanaian international André Ayew as the club’s next captain.
Ayew, a key figure at OM and a product of the club’s youth academy, is reportedly seen by Bielsa as a potential leader and a central pillar of his project. This increased responsibility could play a significant role in persuading Ayew to stay, especially with interest from several top European clubs. While Ayew has not ruled out leaving, this vote of confidence from Bielsa may tilt the scales in Marseille’s favor.
Ayew’s leadership qualities, experience, and loyalty to the club could make him an ideal successor to Mandanda, who inherited the captaincy from Mamadou Niang in 2010.
