Black Stars coach Chris Hughton says Mohammed Kudus will need time to adapt at West Ham United following the attacking midfielder’s five-year contract signing on Sunday.
Kudus successfully transferred from Ajax to West Ham, with reports indicating that the transfer fee exceeded 40 million euros.
Having a personal connection to West Ham from his playing days, Hughton commented on the team’s newest addition in an interview with the Athletic. He said, “I’ve known Mohammed for over a year and he’s a talented player.”
He further highlighted Kudus’s growth and development: “He’s had a good upbringing and he’s developed over the last few years at Ajax. If you look at what they’ve done for young players, Kudus has now followed that path. He has versatility and is a player that is still developing.”
Hughton acknowledged the significance of Kudus’s transition from Ajax to another top-tier club, West Ham: “He’s been at a top club in Ajax and now he’s joined another in West Ham. He will need time to adapt but this will be another part of his development and I hope he settles in well. I’m really delighted to see him in the Premier League.”
Kudus could make his debut appearance for West Ham in the Premier League clash against Luton on Friday.
