Mohammed Kudus Signed

[Alan]

"OS West Ham United sign Mohammed Kudus West Ham United are delighted to announce the signing of Mohammed Kudus. The Hammers fought off intense competition from some of Europe‚Äôs leading clubs to secure the services of the exciting Ghana international attacker from Ajax. The 23-year-old joins the Irons on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee, becoming the Club‚Äôs third major summer signing following his former Ajax teammate and Mexico international Edson ?Ålvarez and England midfielder James Ward-Prowse. A strong all-round player and prolific dribbler capable of making and scoring goals, Kudus has established himself as one of European football‚Äôs most sought after young players. Now, he has brought his talents to London Stadium. ‚ÄúI‚Äôve been dreaming to play in a league like this since I was a kid,‚Äù said Kudus, who will wear the No14 shirt at West Ham. ‚ÄúI‚Äôve been dreaming of this moment and I‚Äôm so happy to be here. But it doesn‚Äôt stop here, I want to keep going. ‚ÄúI try my best to entertain the fans as I think that‚Äôs what football is all about. I‚Äôm just here to do my best and help the team. I‚Äôm really happy to be here. I will fight for the badge. I can‚Äôt wait to get started.‚Äù David Moyes is looking forward to working with Kudus, who scored four goals in six UEFA Champions League group-stage appearances for Ajax last season. ‚ÄúI‚Äôm delighted we‚Äôve been able to bring Mohammed to West Ham United,‚Äù said the manager. ‚ÄúHe‚Äôs a terrific young talent, who has already shone at the very highest level for Ajax in the Champions League and made well over 150 senior appearances at the age of 23 ‚Äì so it was no surprise to see so many top clubs chasing his signature this summer. ‚ÄúThe fact we‚Äôve been able to attract a player of his undoubted quality to London Stadium shows the pull West Ham have now ‚Äì the Board and Tim deserve huge credit for getting this one over the line.‚Äù Born in the suburb of Nima in Ghana‚Äôs capital city Accra in August 2000, Kudus joined the famous Right to Dream football academy at the age of ten. He spent seven years there before joining Danish club Nordsj?¶lland at 17 in January 2018. The 5‚Äô9 player established himself as a regular at Nordsj?¶lland. Playing as a striker or in a midfield role, he scored 14 goals in his 57 appearances across three seasons. Kudus‚Äô performances for Nordsj?¶lland attracted the attention of Ajax, with then-head coach Erik ten Hag praising his ‚Äòincredible potential‚Äô following the then-19-year-old‚Äôs switch to Amsterdam in July 2020. That praise proved well-founded as the youngster scored one goal and assisted three more in his opening three appearances for the club. The 2022/23 season saw Kudus take his game to a new level, with goals against Liverpool, Napoli and Rangers in the Champions League, eleven more in the Dutch Eredivisie and one each in the UEFA Europa League, Dutch Cup and Johan Cruyff Shield, taking his total to 19 goals and seven assists in all competitions. Unsurprisingly, given those numbers, Kudus also started all three group games for Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals in Qatar, where he netted twice in a 3-2 victory over South Korea. All in, he has seven goals and three assists in 24 caps for his country. Everyone at West Ham United would like to welcome Mohammed to the Club and wish him every success in Claret and Blue."

[ludo21]

Obviously hope that we keep both Paqueta and Kudus for as long as possible but there has to be a strong possibility that we will struggle to retain them for next season. If so we just have to hope that Tim spends the likely £160m plus proceeds well and we can repeat the process.

[Manuel]

"fraser - Yep, that's why I mentioned Liverpool may be interested if Salah goes. I only mentioned Bowen as an example that playing great for us doesn't necessarily mean the vultures circle. Yep, as I said buy low sell high, it's not a bad thing and about time we started to do that. I'm not bigging this fella up as the new Messi just yet, we ain't getting big offers on the back of two goals against Wolves. Hopefully he will put Liverpool to the sword on Wednesday, let's see."

[fraser]

Manuel - I'd day he was more similar to Salah than Bowen is.. He reminds me of him the way he plays.. Buying players that will attract attention for big fees has to be a good thing right? Just watched Gonzo do a video where he said he's read that Saudi want to make him their poster boy. I can't see him going there though as surely he could have done before joining us

[Lee Trundle]

"The LEGENDARY Marco van Basten said this when Man U wasted all that money on Antony. He got it spot on. “I like [Kudus] much better than Antony,” “He's a better footballer and he's more fun to watch. Antony has skills but he can also look confused. “Kudus has a much firmer technique and knows where he is going. Antony may be faster, but Kudus is smarter and more technical. He is much more of a footballer and an all-rounder for the team.”"

[RBshorty]

Would imagine there's a release clause. And would also reckon it's north of £100 mill .?

[Manuel]

"A big club has never come in for Bowen. Pretty sure Kudus be with us for a while unless Liverpool think he's a Salah replacement if he goes to the desert, but Liverpool rarely spend silly money on one player. Can't see City being interested. Calm yourself down Ray, you're being a bit cliched here, son."

[ray winstone]

Just realised we'll be losing him for Afcon in January.

[zico]

"He seems to have everything. Pace, acceleration, strength, intelligence and works his socks off. Interesting to hear that the technical team told him that the keeper remains stayed fairly central to cover the other side of the goal so Kudus whacked it in near post, hence the intelligence. As I said before we need to offer him a new contract with a big release fee."

[Manuel]

"Looking like the real deal, but still early days, the likes of Liverpool and City will want to see more presumably if they are to bid silly money for him. What you have to remember is there are a lot of great players around today, the big boys will have plenty of others to choose from and likely for a a bit less than what Kudus will now cost. And as said before, if we sign these players for 30 odd and sell for 70-80 it's not all bad is it."

[ray winstone]

"What a cracking signing, I wonder how long it will be before the vultures come circling?"

[fraser]

"I've read he can play on the right as a nine, AM and even a deep lying midfielder but not on the left, he's rarely played there."

[Iron Duke]

"I’ve been dreaming of this moment and I’m so happy to be here. But it doesn’t stop here, I want to keep going. I’m very excited by this signing, but don’t expect him to stick around for too long. Two seasons at best I reckon. We should make a nice wedge on him though. It looks like he can play all across the front line and even just behind the attack. Moyes prefers to play players on the opposite flank to their preferred foot, so maybe he will be on the right with Bowen moving to the middle. But where does that leave Antonio? Good problems to have for a manager."

[Come On You Irons]

I expect Benrahma will be dropped to the bench.

[dealcanvey]

Exciting signing. Where will he play? Can he take Benrahma position on the left? Or will we need a formation change to fit him in?

[Come On You Irons]

"Agreed, Ghanaians are the salt of the Earth unlike crazy Nigeriand who are generally complete nutters. Anyway, to this signing very exciting. What a transfer window this is shaping to be. We have managed to get north of £100 million for a big headed egomaniac who didn't want to be here and have got in three quality midfield and attacking players for the money. The Greek defender replaces Dawson. We still need a striker. En-Nesyri would be the icing on the cake."

[Keep dreaming]

Will he be our new RB?

[Manuel]

"Seems like a significant signing, well done to the club for this one. Suspect he will be on the bench on Friday, the way Benny played at Brighton it's going to be interesting."

[Manuel]

"Seems like a significant signing, well done to the club for this one. Suspect he will be on the bench on Friday, the way Benny played at Brighton it's going to be interesting."

[E3]

Welcome to West Ham United Mohammed ?üá¨?üá?‚öíÔ?è Massive.

[Any Old Iron]

"About 30 years ago I spent two weeks at a trade show in Accra and came to really like the Ghanaian people, so I wish this lad all the very best and hope he turns out to be as good a bloke as my taxi driver out there."

[J.Riddle]

Can I call him Mo?

[Admiral Lard]

Excellent signing.... Maxwell Cornet can leave anytime now

[Matthew Holmes]

"Mex: I feel this is a turning point for us. We have struggled to sign players that interest top European sides, but I think we are getting there. I really hope so - as you say we were always down the pecking order and found ti hard to get players in who wanted to come and who were good enough to improve us. Maybe, just maybe we're growing a bit here. MAJOR european silverware can pay decent wedge without having out trousers nailed to the floor a club on the up also it cant have gone unnoticed that you do well at West Ham a bigger move may come along if youre good enough. fingers crossed IRONS! And welcome Mohammed son! Bismillah!"

[BillyJenningsBoots]

She's thinking.... Why do we have sit in this little pretend plane for the photoshoot

[nychammer]

Welcome btw!!