Tottenham has officially reached an agreement to recruit Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £ 54.5 million – a significant investment for a player who made the Premier League wobble in the first season.
This 6 -year contract is not only a surprise move when Spurs recruited people from rivals in the same city, but also showed the ambition to revive the attack under the new coach Thomas Frank.
From “phenomenon” to disgraced people
Joining West Ham from Ajax for a fee of £ 38 million in 2023, Kudus immediately impressed 14 goals and 9 assists in all arenas. The speed, technical solo phase and the ability to finish daring to help him win the title of “Best Rookie Premier League” voted by Sky Sports.
However, the 2024/25 season is a significant step back. Only 5 goals – including the goal against Tottenham – Kudus no longer kept the boom that made him sought. Under Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter, he was disturbed continuously, from the left, right wing to the center. This causes the 24 -year -old to lose his stability and personal impression.
In a comprehensive decline of West Ham – falling to 14 in the Premier League – Kudus could not maximize the capacity. Coach Graham Potter must admit: “When the whole team does not operate as expected, the individuals in it are also noticeable. Kudus is no exception.”
Thomas Frank and “gamble” Kudus
Tottenham spent nearly 55 million pounds not only to buy a name, but to bet on the potential that still has not yet exploited Kudus. Coach Thomas Frank – who helped Bryan Mbeumo shine brightly in Brentford – is expected to recreate the best version of the Ghana player.
The ability to go magic ghosts, skillful speed and sharp attack thinking of Kudus is what Spurs are lacking. In a system that encourages freely, where players are allowed to fully open their personal skills, Kudus can completely return to the performance of each turning him into the “phenomenon” of the Premier League.
His position in Tottenham is still a question mark. Brennan Johnson – the top scorer last season – and Dejan Kulusevski are direct competitors on the right. However, the fact that Kulusevski is often dragged into the middle, plus the unclear future of Son Heung-min and the departure of Timo Werner, opening a great opportunity for Kudus to assert himself in the left wing position.
From old collisions to new starting
Ironically, the last match Kudus played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ended with a red card after a controversial collision. At that time, he shot the ball hit Micky Van de Ven in the yard, causing this player to suffer and lead to scuffle. Ironically, the names that he collided that day – Van de Ven, Richarlison, Pape Sarr – now will be Kudus's new teammates.
However, the image of a hot -tempered Kudus may soon be replaced with a more mature version. He himself admitted to feeling “extremely embarrassed” because of that action, and with a more stable environment at Spurs, fans expect Kudus to rewrite his true career story, instead of impulsive moments.
Tottenham, with an active attacking style, need a mutant factor from the border – especially when they return to the Champions League next season. Kudus, if placed in the right role and no longer “drifted” the tactics like at West Ham, can completely become one of the most formidable follicles in the tournament.
