West Ham United announce signing of Ghana star Mohammed Kudus

Published on: 27 August 2023

Premier League outfit West Ham United have successfully secure the signing of Ghana star Mohammed Kudus from Ajax.

The Black Stars midfielder joins the Irons on a five-year contract for an undisclosed 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.

Despite refusing to disclose the transfer fee, it is said the Premier League outfit agreed on a € 43 million fee, which could increase to € 46 million through variables.

The 23-year-old arrived in London on Saturday to complete his move to the English outfit this summer. He penned a five-year deal with an option of a further 12 months, after completing his medical at the weekend.

The enterprising midfielder has been handed the number 14 jersey and is expected to play a huge role for the club.

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Kudus 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).

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