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West Ham United manager David Moyes has expressed his delight following the acquisition of Ghana star Mohammed Kudus.
The Hammers confirmed the signing of the talented player 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.
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.
“I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring Mohammed to West Ham United,” said the manager. “He’s 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 – so it was no surprise to see so many top clubs chasing his signature this summer.
“The fact we’ve been able to attract a player of his undoubted quality to London Stadium shows the pull West Ham have now – the Board and Tim deserve huge credit for getting this one over the line.”
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).
The Hammers confirmed the signing of the talented player 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.
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.
“I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring Mohammed to West Ham United,” said the manager. “He’s 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 – so it was no surprise to see so many top clubs chasing his signature this summer.
“The fact we’ve been able to attract a player of his undoubted quality to London Stadium shows the pull West Ham have now – the Board and Tim deserve huge credit for getting this one over the line.”
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).