Ghana international Mohammed Kudus has revealed the rationale behind his decision to sign for West Ham United ahead of other offers that came his way.
Kudus was officially announced as a new Hammer on Sunday evening, signing a five-year deal with the East London side.
The 23-year-old was the subject of interest from several Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Brighton and Hove Albion and West Ham before opting for the latter.
In his first interview with the club, Kudus revealed that the club's project aligns with his targets.
"The project he [Tim Steidten] presented to me was developing the Club to the best possible level they can so he wants to sign new young talents, play good football, and that fits with my ambition and goal as a player," he said.
"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 to."
According to him, he made the decision with his family, who have provided support for him in his career.
"Yes, my family always support me 100 per cent and advise me," he added.
"Of course, it’s football, and I’m going to be on the pitch and have most of the experiences, so I just follow my gut feeling because most of my decisions I make, it’s from my stomach and what my gut feeling is telling me and it was telling me it was West Ham, so my family supported me 100 per cent."
The Ghana international could make his debut for the club when West Ham face Luton Town in their next league game on September 1.
Latest Stories
-
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Sundowns, Esperance join Al Ahly and Wydad as CAF representatives
3 hours -
CAFCL: Al Ahly set up historic final with ES Tunis
3 hours -
We didn’t sneak out 10 BVDs; they were auctioned as obsolete equipment – EC
7 hours -
King Charles to resume public duties after progress in cancer treatment
8 hours -
Arda Guler scores on first start in La Liga as Madrid beat Real Sociedad
8 hours -
Fatawu Issahaku’s Leicester City secures Premier League promotion after Leeds defeat
8 hours -
Anticipation builds as Junior Speller hosts nationwide auditions
9 hours -
Etse Sikanku: The driver’s mate conundrum
9 hours -
IMF Deputy Chief worried large chunk of Eurobonds is used to service debt
10 hours -
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II celebrates 25 years of peaceful rule on golden stool
10 hours -
We have enough funds to pay accruing benefits; we’ve never missed pension payments since 1991 – SSNIT
10 hours -
Let’s embrace shared vision and propel National Banking College – First Deputy Governor
11 hours -
Liverpool agree compensation deal with Feyenoord for Slot
11 hours -
Ejisu by-election: There’s no evidence of NPP engaging in vote-buying – Ahiagbah
11 hours -
Ejisu by-election: Independent ex-NPP MP’s campaign team warns party against dubious tactics
11 hours