Ghana international Mohammed Kudus has named Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta as his favourite West Ham United player.
The Hammers confirmed the signing of the talented player from Ajax on Sunday after weeks of negotiations and will wear the No14 shirt.
The Black Stars midfielder joins the Irons on a five-year contract for a reported €45m transfer fee, becoming the club’s third major summer signing following his former Ajax teammate and Mexico international Edson Álvarez and England midfielder James Ward-Prowse.
Kudus becomes the second most expensive Ghanaian footballer of all-time behind Thomas Partey following his move to the Premier League club this summer.
In his first interview as a West Ham player, Kudus was asked 10 quick-fire questions.
And when asked to name a favourite West Ham player from afar he did not hesitate, responding: “Paqueta.”
Kudus becomes the third Ghanaian to play for West Ham after John Paintsil and Andre Ayew.
The highly-rated midfielder joined the Dutch giants in the summer of 2020, signing a five-year deal after switching from Danish club FC Nordsjælland.
The Ghana international made 87 appearances for Ajax’s first team and scored 27 goals.
At Ajax, Kudus won the Eredivisie twice (2021 and 2022), and won the Dutch Cup once (2021).