Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew will part ways with Leicester City at the end of this campaign, the club has announced.

The club confirmed this after releasing their retained list on May 24, following their relegation to League One, which named Jordan Ayew among the 10 players set to part ways with the club after their contract expires this summer.

According to an official statement on their website, Jordan Ayew, Ricardo Pereira (club captain), Patson Daka, Jamaal Lascelles, Stephy Mavididi, Bobby De Cordova‑Reid, Aaron Ramsey, Joe Aribo, Asmir Begović, and Wanya Marçal will all leave the club when their contracts expire on June 30.

ENGLAND - APRIL 3: Leicester City's Jordan Ayew during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leicester City and Preston North End at The King Power Stadium on April 3, 2026 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stephen White - CameraSport via Getty Images)

The Black Stars captain joined the club in 2024 on a 2-year deal worth up to £8 million (initial £5m fee plus £3m in add‑ons).

Jordan Ayew made a total of 78 appearances for Leicester City between 2024 and 2026, scoring 11 goals and providing 7 assists across all competitions.

Before his move, Ayew spent six seasons at Crystal Palace, making over 200 appearances. He also played for Swansea City and Aston Villa, and began his professional career at Olympique de Marseille.

Across his career, Ayew has made more than 500 club appearances and scored over 100 goals, establishing himself as one of Ghana’s most experienced exports in European football.

In a statement, Leicester City thanked the departing players for their service, confirming that several loan players, including Jordan James, Aaron Ramsey, Joe Aribo, Dujuan Richards, and Divine Mukasa, will return to their parent clubs.

In 2024, Jordan Ayew emerged as Black Stars' top scorer.

The 32-year-old forward displayed remarkable consistency, scoring in the Africa Cup of Nations, friendly matches, and World Cup qualifiers.

He netted twice each against Nigeria and Uganda in friendlies and added crucial goals in qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic.

Ayew ended the year on a high note, delivering a spectacular goal against Angola in the AFCON qualifiers, solidifying his role as a pivotal player for Ghana.

Despite a tough year for the Black Stars, Ayew stood out with his strong performances, having his best year yet with the national team, thanks to his goal-scoring form.

He also made history in club football by scoring his 40th Premier League goal and his 50th goal in English football in 2024.

Ayew's leadership was clear when he captained the Black Stars in their second-to-last match of the year, highlighting his importance to both the national team and his club, Crystal Palace.