West Ham United has successfully completed the signing of Mohammed Kudus from Ajax. The transfer fee amounts to €41.5m, with an additional €3m possible in performance-based bonuses. Kudus, a talented midfielder, has committed to a five-year contract, which includes the option of extending it for another 12 months.
West Ham has signed midfielder Mohammed Kudus from Ajax on a five-year contract, with the option for an additional 12 months. Kudus successfully underwent a medical prior to the completion of the deal.
A deal worth £38m (€44.5m) including add-ons has been agreed upon.
West Ham will pay a total of €44.5m (£38.16m) for the transfer, consisting of an initial fee of €41.5m (£35.59m) and €3m (£2.57m) in performance-related add-ons.
An unnamed Premier League club tried to sign Kudus, but he decided to join the Hammers.
“I’ve been dreaming to play in a league like this since I was a kid,” said Kudus, who will wear the No 14 shirt at West Ham.
“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.”
David Moyes is excited to collaborate with Kudus, who demonstrated impressive performance by scoring four goals in six Champions League group-stage matches for Ajax.
“I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring Mohammed to West Ham United,” Moyes said.
“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 [Steidten, West Ham’s technical director] deserve huge credit for getting this one over the line.”
Kudus scored a hat-trick for Ajax in their Europa League play-off first leg against Ludogorets, helping his team secure a 4-1 victory.
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