Former Black Stars defender John Paintsil has tipped West Ham United to succeed in the English Premier League season following the acquisition of Ghana star. Mohammed Kudus.
The Hammers confirmed the signing of the talented player from Ajax on Sunday after weeks of negotiations and is expected to wear the No14 shirt.
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.
Kudus becomes the third Ghanaian to play for West Ham after John Paintsil and Andre Ayew.
“Signing for West Ham is a great choice and a good decision taken by the young man. West Ham is a big platform with a big family which opens great doors for every player that joins them”
“This decision will help Kudus and his family as well Black Stars. And with inclusion now, their Premier league campaign will be a great one. He (Kudus) is a replica of Carlos Tevez and Yossi Benayoun” told Akoma FM in an interview.
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).