Matthew Amoah downplays role in Andre Ayew's Breda move

Black Stars legend Matthew Amoah has downplayed suggestions that he was the driving force behind compatriot Andre Ayew's move to Dutch Eredivisie club NAC Breda, attributing the transfer to the club's own scouting and assessment.

Amoah, who is now a member of the technical staff at Breda, spoke to club media following Ayew's arrival as a free agent on a deal running until the end of the season. He dismissed widespread rumours that his presence was the key factor, stating his influence was minimal.

"Maybe it was like 10 per cent. Even me, I was surprised when they told me," Amoah admitted. "Of course, maybe in a small way; he watched videos of me when I played for NAC, and there is a lot of respect for what I did here."

Amoah explained that the club's coaching staff conducted their own thorough evaluation of the former Black Stars captain. "They asked me if he was fit because they had seen his training videos, sometimes with his dad. If you ask me the role I played, not much. I think the coaches did their work," he clarified.

He noted that Ayew also viewed NAC Breda as a favourable destination due to its positive history with Ghanaian players, a tradition that Amoah himself contributed to during his successful playing career at the club. Ayew, who has made two appearances since joining, will now prepare with the squad for their next challenge—a tough Eredivisie fixture against league leaders PSV Eindhoven.