Contract Secured for Six Years
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Tottenham Hotspur has made a splash in the summer transfer market by finalizing a deal for West Ham United star Mohamed Kudus. The club announced the signing on Thursday, with The Athletic reporting a transfer fee of approximately €63.8 million. The 24-year-old forward has committed to a six-year contract with Spurs.
The Ghanaian international has exhibited tremendous potential since joining the Premier League, showcasing impressive flair, dribbling skills, and a keen goal-scoring ability, although he has faced challenges with consistency and attitude. Under the guidance of new manager Thomas Frank, Kudus possesses the talent to become a pivotal player in Spurs’ attacking lineup. As the team reshapes its squad with hopes of reestablishing a Champions League presence, Kudus could provide the creative edge needed to unsettle opposing defenses and excite fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Transfermarkt explores the impact Kudus might have on the North London club.
What Will Mohamed Kudus Bring to Tottenham?
Kudus joined West Ham for €43 million in 2023 after a successful three-year spell at Ajax in the Netherlands, where he netted 27 goals and set up 12 assists in 87 appearances. His standout quality has been his exceptional dribbling ability, which he continued to demonstrate during his time in England. Last season, Kudus managed only five goals and three assists in 32 Premier League outings as West Ham finished 14th, marking a disappointing campaign for both player and club. Nevertheless, it’s his knack for evading defenders that makes him a standout talent.
During his first season in the Premier League (2023/24), Kudus led the division with an impressive 117 successful dribbles, far surpassing Manchester City’s Jérémy Doku, who had 87, according to Statmuse. Even in a season where his overall performance fell short of expectations, Kudus was joint-first in dribbles alongside Doku, both having completed 90. With the reported fee of €63.8 million, he would become Tottenham’s second most expensive signing in history, just behind Dominic Solanke’s transfer for €64.3 million last summer. No pressure there!
