Ghana forward André Ayew says he is not thinking about retiring and believes his body will tell him when it is time to stop playing.
The 36-year-old recently joined Dutch Eredivisie club NAC Breda insists he still feels strong and ready to compete at a high level despite questions about his future.
Ayew, who has played in France, England, Qatar and Turkey, told ESPN that retirement is not on his mind because he feels fit and healthy.
“I never thought about it because my body is good. I feel good,” he said. “I’ve played a lot of years and I’ve been fit for several years and able to play games upon games. I live my life day to day, so I prepare myself every time to have a better tomorrow on the field and off the field.”
He added that he will only stop playing when his body clearly tells him to.
“I think when the moment comes, your body will tell you. That’s how I see it,” Ayew said.
“For now my body is not responding negatively at all, so I need to continue working. The matches will get me fitter and make me feel better.”
Ayew also explained that his recent six-month absence from football was due to personal reasons, not because he could not find a club.
“I never thought about stopping because the six months I didn’t play was not for football reasons,” he said.
“It was personal reasons I had to deal with. I needed to clear my mind and come back mentally and physically strong.”
With the 2026 World Cup getting closer, Ayew’s form and game time at NAC Breda could be important as he looks to stay in contention for a place in Ghana’s national team.
By: Pascal Amoah
