Black Stars player André Dede Ayew has joined Dutch side NAC Breda as he looks to stay in top shape ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The former Olympique Marseille forward joined the club on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with French side Le Havre at the end of the 2024/2025 season.
The club confirmed the signing on December 31, 2025. Ayew will play for NAC Breda until the end of the 2025/2026 season, with an option for another year to maintain his fitness and form.
The Dutch side explained that Ayew’s achievements in football, with over 120 international appearances and 24 goals for the Black Stars convinced them to complete the move.
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The son of legendary Abedi Ayew Pele has made nearly 600 official appearances across the Champions League, Ligue 1, Ligue 2, Premier League, Championship, and Turkish Süper Lig, scoring over 160 goals in these competitions, according to Transfermarkt.
NAC Breda shared images of the 36-year-old in their yellow and black jersey on their official X page to celebrate the signing.
Reacting to the move, Ayew expressed his delight at joining the club, noting his desire to challenge himself at the highest level and make the team proud.
“I’m someone who loves challenges, both personally and as part of a team. I find that here at NAC. I want to do everything I can to help the club and my teammates. We’re in a situation where staying in the Eredivisie is the only thing that matters.
“The mental aspect is perhaps the most important factor in this. Together with our supporters, we must fight this battle wholeheartedly in the second half of the season,” he said, as reported by 3sports.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that Ayew made the move in a bid to secure a spot in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup, having not been called up for some time.
View the tweet below:
Bienvenue au NAC, André Ayew 💛🖤#NACpraat pic.twitter.com/SNspTGFmUr
— NAC Breda 💛🖤 (@NACnl) December 31, 2025
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