Andre Ayew has admitted he is not yet at full fitness following his recent switch to NAC Breda, but the seasoned forward remains calm and optimistic as he works his way back to peak condition.
The Ghana captain made his first appearance for the Dutch club last weekend and acknowledged that, although he kept himself physically prepared while without a team, nothing compares to the intensity of competitive match action.
Despite this, Ayew is taking a disciplined and patient approach, confident that regular minutes on the pitch will soon restore his sharpness.
“I’m aware I’m not fully fit yet, but I’m progressing,” Ayew explained. “I’m putting in a lot of work with the fitness staff. I stayed active, but matches are different from training. It’s a step-by-step process, and I believe I’ll reach my best level very soon.”
Ayew is fully focused on making an immediate and positive impact for NAC Breda, both through his performances and leadership, as the club fights to avoid relegation from the Eredivisie. His experience is expected to be especially valuable during the second half of the campaign, with the team currently placed 16th, having collected 14 points from 18 games.
With a home fixture against NEC Nijmegen up next, Ayew will be aiming to build on his debut and continue his gradual return to top form, as he seeks to play a key role alongside familiar Ghanaian faces at the club.
