The former Marseille man signed on the dotted line subject to Premier League and international clearance and will wear Wilfried Bony’s former number 10 shirt next season.

But with interest not just from England but from Europe as well the player was keen to express reason why he joined the Swans ahead of the other interested parties

รขโ‚ฌล“I spoke to Bafe, who really wanted me to come here,รขโ‚ฌย Ayew told the clubรขโ‚ฌโ„ขs official site.

รขโ‚ฌล“He told me about the clubรขโ‚ฌโ„ขs record season and also about the team spirit, manager, training, the players and how everyone is united.

รขโ‚ฌล“Those are great things for me to hear. I know the squad will help me settle in and we will help each other to make Swansea a better team รขโ‚ฌโ€œ thatรขโ‚ฌโ„ขs what is important.

รขโ‚ฌล“The project that the club has for the future is very exciting, and when I spoke to the chairman and manager I felt this was the right place for me.

รขโ‚ฌล“I felt that my desire to play in the Premier League and wanting to grow as a player meant that Swansea was the best solution for me in every way.

รขโ‚ฌล“Seeing the honesty and desire of the club made me feel that they really wanted me to come. They have proved that in all ways.รขโ‚ฌย

รขโ‚ฌล“Itรขโ‚ฌโ„ขs true that I had a lot of offers, so I needed to take my time to make the right decision for my future. I didnรขโ‚ฌโ„ขt want to rush but I feel I have made the right decision.

รขโ‚ฌล“Football is all about growing up and becoming a better player and a better person.รขโ‚ฌย

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