Mohammed Kudus’ move from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur is not just a major coup for Spurs — it’s a transfer packed with eye-catching numbers and record-breaking milestones.
The 24-year-old Ghanaian international is set to join the north London club in a deal worth £55 million (€64.5 million), making him the most expensive Ghanaian footballer in history, surpassing Thomas Partey’s £45 million switch to Arsenal in 2020.
Here’s a breakdown of all the key figures surrounding Kudus’ blockbuster transfer:
Transfer Fee
- Total Fee: £55 million ($74.7 million / €64.5 million)
- This figure comfortably beats the €50 million (£45m) Arsenal paid for Thomas Partey in 2020, which had been the highest fee ever paid for a Ghanaian player.
Contract Details
- Length: Six years
- Wages: Undisclosed, but expected to reflect Kudus’ status as a marquee signing.
- The long-term deal signals Spurs’ intent to build their attacking future around Kudus.
Buyout Clause Situation
- Kudus’ West Ham contract included a time-sensitive release clause:
- £80m for continental European clubs
- £85m for other Premier League sides
- £120m for Saudi Arabian clubs
- The clause was only active for the first 10 days of July, meaning Tottenham moved swiftly to negotiate directly and avoid triggering the higher release clause.
Kudus at West Ham (2023–2025)
- Transfer Fee Paid by West Ham (2023): €43 million (£38 million) to Ajax
- Appearances (Premier League): 35
- Goals: 5
- Assists: 4
- Despite a slight dip in output compared to his debut season, Kudus’ all-around attacking contributions and versatility kept his stock high.
Kudus’ Ranking Among Ghana’s Biggest Transfers
Following this move, here’s where Kudus stands in Ghana’s transfer history:
- Mohammed Kudus – £55m (West Ham to Tottenham, 2025)
- Thomas Partey – £45m (Atletico Madrid to Arsenal, 2020)
- Mohammed Kudus – £38m (Ajax to West Ham, 2023)
- Michael Essien – £24.4m (Lyon to Chelsea, 2005)
- Abdul Rahman Baba – £21.7m (Augsburg to Chelsea, 2015)
Tottenham’s investment in Kudus reflects both his current ability and future potential. At just 24, with Champions League and World Cup experience under his belt, the former Ajax star is primed to become a key figure in Spurs’ rebuild — and Ghana’s most high-profile export to the Premier League yet.
