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Tottenham have completed the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham on a long-term deal. The Ghanaian forward had a stellar debut season in England, contributing 14 goals and 9 assists. Kudus, a two-time Ghana Footballer of the Year, previously shone at Ajax and Nordsjaelland. He will wear the number 20 shirt for Spurs.

Key Points: Spurs Sign Ghana Star Mohammed Kudus From West Ham

  • Spurs sign Ghana Footballer of the Year Mohammed Kudus
  • Kudus scored 14 goals for West Ham last season
  • The forward won West Ham’s Goal of the Season
  • He previously played for Ajax and Nordsjaelland
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Spurs sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham on long-term deal

Tottenham secure Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus on a long-term deal after his standout season at West Ham with 14 goals and 9 assists.

"He enjoyed an impressive first campaign in English football with 14 goals and nine assists to his name. - Club Statement"

London, July 11

Tottenham Hotspur have signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United, subject to work permit, the Premiere League club said.

The Ghana international has agreed to a long-term contract and will wear the number 20 shirt.

He joined West Ham United in August 2023 and made his Premier League debut the following month as a substitute before netting two goals on his full debut, which came in the UEFA Europa League.

He enjoyed an impressive first campaign in English football with 14 goals and nine assists to his name. That term, he also claimed West Ham’s Goal of the Season prize with a sensational solo effort against SC Freiburg in the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League - a goal which was also nominated for the 2024 FIFA Puskas Award.

Named Ghana Footballer of the Year in each of the last two years, the forward made a total of 80 appearances in all competitions over a two-year-spell at London Stadium, scoring 19 times.

Mohammed spent his early years locally with Strong Tower FC before joining the Right to Dream Academy in 2012.

Ahead of his 18th birthday, he moved to Europe and joined Nordsjaelland in 2018 and, after making 57 senior appearances and scoring 14 times for the Danish outfit, he earned a move to Ajax in July, 2020.

Mohammed made an instant impact for the Dutch side with four goal involvements in his opening three appearances. In his debut season, he helped Ajax claim the Eredivisie title and the Dutch Cup (KNVB Cup).

Having represented Ghana at Under-20 level, he earned his first senior cap in November, 2019, and scored on his debut in 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying win over South Africa. He has 42 caps and 12 goal for his country to date.

Mohammed was called up to the Black Stars squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and scored twice in the group stage. He has also represented Ghana at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

- IANS

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Priya S
His goal against Freiburg was pure magic! But I wonder why West Ham let him go so soon? Seems like bad business from their side. Tottenham getting stronger while rivals weaken themselves.
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Aman W
As someone who follows African football closely, Kudus is the real deal. His technical skills remind me of Jay-Jay Okocha. Hope he gets more playing time at Spurs than he did at West Ham.
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Sarah B
Interesting move! But I think Tottenham need to focus more on their defense. Scoring goals wasn't their main problem last season. Still, Kudus is quality addition to any squad.
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Vikram M
Another African star in EPL! When will we see Indian players at this level? Our ISL needs to develop talents like Kudus. The Right to Dream academy model is something Indian clubs should study.
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Nisha Z
His journey from Ghana to Denmark to Netherlands to England is inspiring! Shows how proper development pathways can create world-class players. Indian football administrators should take notes 📝

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