by Graeme Jackson

Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew says he is happy to stay with Aston Villa despite the club’s relegation to the Championship at the end of last season.Ayew joined the Villains from French club Lorient in 2015, signing a five-year deal with the Birmingham club.The 24-year-old impressed in his first season in England, scoring seven goals in 28 Premier League appearances, but his efforts weren’t enough to prevent Villa from suffering relegation.Despite interest from other clubs still in the Premier League, Ayew says he is prepared to stay with Aston Villa and try help them win promotion back to the top flight.In addition, new coach Roberto Di Matteo has also expressed his desire to hold onto the Ghanaian even though Villa would probably make a handy profit by selling.“I'm in no rush to leave Aston Villa. I am happy to be there though we were relegated,” Ayew told GHone TV.“I am happy at Villa and I don’t want to rush. They need me and I want to help them to qualify back to the Premier League.“I was with the team in the Premiership and I will play with them in the Championship."