After a rocky final spell with West Ham, Mohammed Kudus has sealed a major move to Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth £55 million.The 24-year-old Ghanaian attacker joins the North London side with high hopes of reigniting the electrifying form that once made him one of Europe’s standout young stars.
Kudus' standout season came at Ajax, where his performances in the Champions League—especially a thunderous goal at Anfield—turned heads across the continent. Despite Ajax’s early exit, his six-goal contributions in the group stage placed him on the radar of top Premier League clubs.
Eventually snapped up by West Ham, Kudus made a blazing start in the Premier League, racking up eight goals and six assists in his debut campaign. He earned accolades including Goal of the Season and was even named Best Newcomer by pundit Gary Neville.
However, his second season proved disappointing. A tactical shift under Graham Potter saw Kudus played out of position and his influence diminished. Despite being one of the league’s most daring dribblers, his success rate and off-ball contributions declined sharply.
A frustrating moment came in a heated clash with Spurs, where Kudus received a red card and a five-match suspension. He later admitted his regret, calling it a moment of "deep embarrassment."
“He’s a dynamic force who can cut inside from the right or drive through the center. If he finds his rhythm under Frank, he can be a game-changer,” said former West Ham assistant Edu Rubio.
Tottenham's manager Thomas Frank believes Kudus fits perfectly into his fast-paced system. Whether deployed in a 4-3-3 or 3-5-2, Kudus' high pressing, creativity, and drive could provide the spark Spurs need in the final third.
Kudus’ journey began at Ghana’s renowned Right to Dream Academy, which also produced Kamaldeen Sulemana. His early professional years in Denmark with Nordsjaelland showed signs of brilliance, earning him a big move to Ajax. Despite early injury setbacks, he made his mark with 25 goal contributions in his breakthrough season before joining West Ham.
Now at Spurs, Kudus has a clean slate to show his talent once again—and with Frank’s system built on speed, precision, and pressing, this could be the perfect setting for a spectacular revival.
As Spurs look to bolster an attack that scored 64 league goals last term, Kudus could very well be the unpredictable edge they’ve been missing.