West Ham United’s attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus says he joined because of the project presented to him by the technical director.
The Ghanaian was unveiled on Sunday after he signed a five-year contract with the option to extend by a further year.
In his first interview with the club since signing, Kudus revealed the influence of West Ham technical director Tim Steidten on his decision to join the East London club.
“The project he presented to me was developing the Club to the best possible level they can so he wants to sign new young talents, and play good football, and that fits with my ambition and goal as a player. I want to play in the Premier League, but I also want to play at Club that I know I can develop. I just loved the project that was presented to me, and I think it fits well with my ambition and where I’m heading.
West Ham paid an initial £38m to sign him from Ajax where he had played since 2020. In three years, the 23-year-old scored 26 goals in 108 matches for the Amsterdam-based club.
He is expected to make his Premier League debut when the Hammers travel to Luton in the Premier League this weekend, something he considers a dream.
“I’ve been dreaming of playing in a league like this since I was a kid, so I’m just taking each day by itself and following my dream and I’m here today. It doesn’t stop here, as we keep writing history and keep going.” Kudus concluded.
Kudus will wear the 14 jersey at West Ham, who have also signed Edson Alvarez, and James Ward-Prowse in a summer splash.
Source: mynewsgh
