Mohammed Kudus (25, Tottenham) left West Ham United for another London team, Tottenham Hotspur, causing an outcry among fans.
West Ham United fan-based media 'Claret & Hugh' reported on the 11th (Korea time) that "West Ham fans are deeply outraged by Mohammed Kudus's transfer to Tottenham Hotspur."
Tottenham Hotspur announced on their official channel on the 11th, "We have signed Ghana national team forward Mohammed Kudus, contingent on the issuance of a work permit. We have agreed to a long-term contract, and Kudus has been assigned the number 20 jersey."
According to Claret & Hugh, the transfer fee for Kudus is £54.5 million (approximately 1.016 billion won), with conditions for partitioning payment over 36 months.
Kudus transferred to West Ham from AFC Ajax two years ago, and his first season at the London Stadium left a deep impression on fans with his dazzling skills, versatility, and crucial goals. However, he fell short of expectations last season and ultimately chose to transfer.
The transfer issue of Kudus, as explained by Claret & Hugh, was that West Ham fans viewed him as the "cornerstone of the club's future," which intensified their disappointment.
According to the explanation, West Ham club officials claimed that there was a request for Kudus's transfer and that after interest from Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal faded, he strongly desired to go to Tottenham.
A West Ham club spokesperson noted, "We are well aware that fans are disgruntled. But if you were running West Ham and had to spend £54.5 million to bring Kudus in, would you really be able to spend that amount? I hope this money is spent wisely."
A club official also stated to the same media the day before that "the entire transfer fee for Kudus will be reinvested in acquiring new players." Fans are focusing on how the transfer funds will be utilized.
With the new season approaching, the West Ham board faces a significant test on how to allocate the funds generated from Kudus's transfer to enhance team strength.
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