I have to defend my new colours - Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on return to Crystal Palace

Published on: 13 September 2024

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew is determined to help Leicester City secure positive results against Crystal Palace in the English Premier League.

Ayew returns to South London for the first time after sealing a move to the King Power Stadium in the summer transfer window.

The Black Stars striker departed the Selhurst Park after six-year spell with Crystal Palace.

Speaking ahead of the clash, Ayew insisted he will defend Leicester City colours in the crucial encounter.

“It will be strange because I was there for six years and it was my home. Obviously I’m going to meet a lot of people who I didn’t get to say goodbye to properly and it’s going to be emotional and mixed feelings, but I have to defend my new colours," he told LCFC.

“When the game starts, I have no friends until after the game. I’m going to make sure that we get three points or one point and perform well as a team to keep our fans happy, celebrating a first away victory or draw.

“We need to get something out of the game and I’m positive. It would be massive for confidence and for belief for the future as well. We’re going there humbled, but we definitely want to have a good performance and hopefully get the points.”