WEST HAM have announced the signing of Mohammed Kudus from Ajax.
The Ghanaian international has joined the Hammers on a five-year deal with an option for one more.
Instagram / @westhamMohammed Kudus has joined West Ham[/caption]
It is believed that the attacking midfielder has cost West Ham a fee in the region of £35million with £3m more in potential add-ons.
The deal has been sealed just days after he netted an impressive hat-trick for Ajax in their Europa League win over Ludogorets.
However, in the club’s announcement, some eagle-eyed fans noticed that the club had said that he was the third arrival of the summer.
This is despite the club having already signed three players, making Kudus the fourth.
The 23-year-old has followed James Ward-Prowse, Edson Alvarez and Konstantinos Mavropanos through the doors at the London Stadium.
However, the Greek defender was forgotten about in the release about Kudus.
One fan tweeted: “Poor Mavropanos…”
A second wrote: “Shame that Konstantinos Mavropanos has seemed to have been forgotten about in their press release.”
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GettyWest Ham forgot to include Konstantinos Mavropanos in Kudus’ announcement[/caption]
A third said: “We just forgetting Mavropanos then?”
While a fourth added: “4th player! You forgot the Greek CB.”
Kudus will wear the No.14 shirt for West Ham and has already laid out his aims as an “entertainer” at the club.
He told club media: “I’ve been dreaming to play in a league like this since I was a kid.
“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.”
The 23-year-old is the club’s fourth signing of the summer as he follows James Ward-Prowse, Edson Alvarez and Konstantinos Mavropanos through the doors at the London Stadium.
And manager David Moyes has hailed Kudus as a “terrific young talent”.
He added: “I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring Mohammed to West Ham United.
“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.”
Moyes insisted that the pull of West Ham has increased and that it has been proved by the capture of Kudus.
He continued: “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 [Steiden] deserve huge credit for getting this one over the line.”
Over the last few months, Kudus has been linked with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United.
He was also close to a move to Brighton, but a deal could not be agreed due to personal terms.
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