 Even though he was never an automatic first-choice (having to battle for a starting berth with Alberto Acosta, Edmílson and Mbo Mpenza), he netted seven goals in 13 starts as the "Lions" ended an 18-year drought and conquered the national championship.In the following years Ayew would play in Turkey (two seasons) and China (five), rarely settling with a club.In January 2007 the 33-year-old returned to former side Setúbal, contributing solidly as the "Sadinos" avoided top flight relegation by one point; he retired from the game shortly after.