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title: "Ayew: If I must leave then I shall"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2015/02/16/ayew-if-i-must-leave-then-i-shall/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Thomas Bore"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2015-02-16T11:53:31Z"
modified: "2015-04-26T10:17:27Z"
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# Ayew: If I must leave then I shall

**Ghanaian winger Andre Ayew has admitted it would require a pay-rise for him to stay at Marseille, despite his love for the club.**

“A player wants to advance in all aspects. In my head, everything is open,” Ayew told reporters.

“If I must leave then I shall. But I love Marseille. Soon we will meet about it.”

Following a string of top drawer performances at the African Cup of Nations, Ayew attracted attention from across Europe, most notably from the Premier League – with Newcastle, Everton and Liverpool all keen.

Those potential suitors were then put on red alert as news surfaced suggesting the 25-year-old would not be offered a new contract, with just six months remaining on his current deal.

The Magpies and Bundesliga outlet Borussia Dortmund have already contacted Ayew’s representatives to negotiate a pre-contract but they will have to wait, as the Ghanaian’s agent looks to secure the best deal for his client.