Ghana international Andre Ayew has ruled out retiring anytime soon, emphasizing his enduring passion for the game.
The 2009 U-20 World Cup winner has enjoyed a professional career spanning 18 years since making his club debut. Since earning his first call-up to Ghana’s senior national team in 2007 under coach Claude Le Roy, Ayew has become one of the country’s most capped players.
In an interview with BBC Africa, the veteran forward reflected on his longevity in football.
“You need to decide how long you want to stay in the game,” Ayew said. “Good players around you help, and as time goes on, you get smarter. You find spaces where, maybe in the past, you wouldn’t because you can smell it. I love what I’m doing, and I’m not ready to stop.”
Since rejoining Le Havre, Ayew has netted three goals in nine Ligue 1 starts, though his team currently sits 17th in the standings.
With nine clubs on his résumé and no signs of slowing down, the 34-year-old forward remains determined to extend his career.