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Swansea City

English Championship club that signed 20-year-old Ghanaian winger Joseph Opoku on a four-year deal in July 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Joseph Opoku At just 20, Joseph Opoku is making his mark in English football following his move to Swansea City.

    5 players who deserve a Black Stars call-up for AFCON 2027 qualifiers
  3. The Chronicle

    I didn’t think twice, I just took the opportunity.” Ayew brings more than 500 competitive appearances to Sheffield United, having played for Marseille, Sochaux, Lorient, Aston Villa, Swansea City, Crystal Palace and Leicester City.

    Jordan Ayew completes Sheffield United move on one-year deal
  4. Joy Online

    Hopefully I can get started as soon as possible.” Ayew has more than 500 competitive games under his belt in a career that has seen him represent Marseille, Sochaux, Lorient, Aston Villa, Swansea City, Crystal Palace and Leicester City.

    ‘I can’t wait to get started’ – Jordan Ayew after signing for Sheffield United
  5. Joy Online

    effect last season, and we believe Jordan can come in and have an impact here just like Pat (Bamford) and Jaïro (Riedewald) did.” Ayew has more than 500 competitive games under his belt in a career that has seen him represent Marseille, Sochaux, Lorient, Aston Villa, Swansea City

    ‘Jordan Ayew can have an impact here’ – Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder
  6. Joy Online

    Ayew brings more than a decade of experience in English football, having played for Aston Villa, Swansea City, Crystal Palace and Leicester City in the Premier League.

    Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew signs for Sheffield United
  7. Joy Online

    Ayew has spent the past 11 years playing in England, including significant spells in the Premier League with Aston Villa, Swansea City, Crystal Palace and, most recently, Leicester City.

    Jordan Ayew close to EFL Championship move as Sheffield Utd talks intensify
  8. August 2026
  9. Joy Online

    He has spent the past two seasons on loan at Sturm Graz and Swansea City despite joining Brighton in 2024 but this display showed he can do a job at the Seagulls this year.

    Chelsea beat Brithon in seven-goal thriller to maintain perfect start
  10. July 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Championship side Swansea City have completed the signing of Ghanaian winger Joseph Opoku in a permanent deal.

    Ghanaian winger Joseph Opoku completes Swansea City switch
  12. Joy Online

    Ghanaian forward Joseph Opoku is close to joining Championship side Swansea City, who have agreed a deal to sign him from Belgian Pro League club Zulte Waregem.

    Ghanaian winger Joseph Opoku nears Swansea City move
  13. June 2026
  14. Joy Online

    The former Swansea City and Crystal Palace forward admitted the group stage will be challenging but backed the team to succeed with the nation behind them.

    ‘We want to make Ghana proud’ – Jordan Ayew

Yesterday

  1. Five Ghanaian players merit Black Stars selection for AFCON qualifiers

    With Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers approaching, Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz will face difficult squad selection decisions. Joy Online highlights five Ghanaians abroad—including Augustine Boakye at Saint-Étienne, Rahim Ibrahim at Slovan Bratislava, and Joseph Opoku at Swansea City—who have made strong cases for consideration in upcoming AFCON qualifiers.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Jordan Ayew signs one-year deal with Sheffield United

    Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has completed his move to Sheffield United on a one-year contract as a free agent after his Leicester City deal expired. The 34-year-old forward, who captained Ghana at the World Cup, joins the Championship club to complete their 25-man squad.

    9 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Jordan Ayew signs with Sheffield United after Leicester exit

    Ghana international Jordan Ayew joined Championship side Sheffield United on a one-year deal, with the 34-year-old eager to help the club achieve success after being without a club since his Leicester City contract expired.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Jordan Ayew joins Sheffield United on free transfer deal

    Jordan Ayew has signed for Sheffield United as a free agent following his contract expiration at Leicester City for the 2026/27 season. Manager Chris Wilder said the 34-year-old, who captained Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, brings experience and can have an impact at the club like previous free agent signings.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Jordan Ayew joins Sheffield United on free transfer

    Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has signed a one-year deal with EFL Championship side Sheffield United on a free transfer after leaving Leicester City. The 34-year-old brings Premier League experience from previous clubs including Aston Villa, Swansea City, Crystal Palace and Leicester City.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghana captain Jordan Ayew nearing Championship move with Sheffield United

    Jordan Ayew, a 34-year-old free agent since July after his Leicester City contract expired, is close to signing with an English Championship club, with Sheffield United appearing the frontrunner alongside interest from Blackburn Rovers and Burnley.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 30 August

  1. Chelsea beats Brighton in five-goal Premier League thriller

    Chelsea maintained their perfect Premier League start with a 4–2 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge. Romeo Lavia scored his first Chelsea goal within four minutes, and further goals from Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro, and Cole Palmer secured the win despite Brighton's second-half rally.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ghanaian winger Joseph Opoku joins Swansea City permanently

    Swansea City have signed 20-year-old Ghanaian winger Joseph Opoku from Belgian side Zulte Waregem on a four-year deal with an option to extend for 12 months. Opoku scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 34 league appearances for Zulte Waregem in the 2025/26 campaign and made his first senior appearance for Ghana in May 2026.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Ghanaian winger Joseph Opoku nears Swansea City transfer

    Ghanaian forward Joseph Opoku is close to joining English Championship side Swansea City from Belgian Pro League club Zulte Waregem. The 20-year-old is expected to complete a medical in Austria in the coming days and will be Swansea's fourth summer signing.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Jordan Ayew urges Ghanaians to pray for World Cup campaign

    Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has urged Ghanaians to support the team as Ghana prepares for three group-stage matches against Panama, England, and Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ayew said the squad is motivated to make the nation proud despite acknowledging the challenge ahead.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

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