Ghana ahead Mohammed Kudus left Ajax to affix West Ham United in a deal price a reported $48 million on Sunday.
The 23-year-old Kudus joins holding midfielder Edson Alvarez in shifting to the Olympic Stadium from Ajax on this summer time’s switch window and has signed a five-year deal.
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Kudus scored 19 targets and had seven assists in all competitions for Ajax final season, together with targets in opposition to Liverpool and Napoli within the Champions League.
“I’ve been dreaming to play in a league like this since I was a kid,” Kudus mentioned. “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 try my best to entertain the fans as I think that’s what football is all about. I’m just here to do my best and help the team. I’m really happy to be here. I will fight for the badge. I can’t wait to get started.”
Kudus has made 24 appearances for Ghana and performed on the World Cup final 12 months.
“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,” West Ham supervisor David Moyes mentioned.
West Ham has additionally signed centre midfielder James Ward-Prowse this summer time because the membership spends the cash collected for promoting Declan Rice to Arsenal.
