Andre Ayew of Ghana is overjoyed to be reunited with'special human being' Steve Cooper.

Andre Ayew is overjoyed to be reunited with Steve Cooper at Nottingham Forest.

The captain described the Welshman as a unique individual. The 33-year-old has joined Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season, allowing him to work with Cooper once more.

Cooper and Ayew were team members at Swansea City. The Ghanaian made 84 appearances and scored 35 goals under the 43-year-tutelage. old's

"It's a great feeling to sign for Nottingham Forest," Ayew said.

"I know how big the club is and how much it means to the city and the fans. It's always been difficult for me to play against Forest and at The City Ground, despite the fact that I adore the venue.

"Steve Cooper is a person who knows me very well and understands how to work with me both on and off the field. We have a great relationship; he's a special coach, a special human being, and someone I really admire."

"I know what I can bring to the team, and I'm ready to give it my all to ensure that we stay in the Premier League."

In June 2015, he joined Swansea City in the Premier League, where he scored 12 goals and assisted five times in 35 appearances during his first stint at the Liberty Stadium.

The following summer, Ayew moved to West Ham United in a then-club-record deal, going on to make 50 appearances in all competitions for the London club.

Ayew returned to Swansea for a club-record fee in January 2018, scoring 35 goals in 106 appearances.

Ayew joined Al Sadd in July 2021 and scored 15 goals in 21 league matches as they were crowned Qatar Stars League champions last season.

After scoring 22 goals in 39 games for Al Sadd in Qatar, the experienced forward returns to England and becomes The Reds' 30th signing of the season.