Ghana coach, CK Akonnor has lauded Kudus Mohammed following his move to Ajax Amsterdam.
The 19-year-old prospect joined the Dutch giants for a fee of €9 million from FC Nordsjaelland for a five year deal.
Prior to his move to Ajax, Liverpool, Newcastle United among other Premier League clubs were in race to sign the former Right to Dream Academy graduate.
And according to Akonnor, 45, Kudus career would have been ruined should he have moved to England.
“It's a necessary move he made," Akonnor told Graphic Sports.
"It would have been wrong if he moved to England now because he needs to choose a club where he will get enough playing time," Akonnor told Graphic Sports.
"Once he is fully matured, the English teams would come chasing him so I think it’s good he moved to Ajax where he will be playing more regularly."
Outside England, Kudus was also reportedly linked to German side Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Sampdoria.
He netted 11 times in 25 league appearances for Nordsjaelland this season before joining Ajax.
Kudus' good showing this season has earned him a nomination for the 2020 Golden Boy award, for which he has advanced from the first round of voting into the Top 80. The gong seeks to honour the most outstanding U21 talent in European football.
In his first term, he scored three times in 26 league outings.