Mohammed Kudus has opened up on why he chose to join Tottenham, with the Ghanaian winger revealing the key factor that convinced him to make the switch across London.
Tottenham Hotspur’s marquee signing of the summer was Mohammed Kudus, with the Ghana international completing a £55 million move, joining Tottenham from West Ham United.
The 25-year-old became only the sixth player in the last twenty years to make the rare switch across London, a transfer that raised eyebrows but has quickly looked like a masterstroke, as Kudus has wasted no time in establishing himself as a reliable outlet on the right flank.
He has already picked up three assists in the Premier League this season, just one shy of his entire tally from last term, showing clear signs of progress and settling seamlessly into life at Spurs.
Mohammed Kudus explains his Tottenham decision
Speaking to the media, Mohammed Kudus has now revealed why he decided Tottenham was the right club for his next career step. The Ghana international highlighted the importance of the project, and in particular, the manager’s influence on his choice.
Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Kudus said: “The main factor in any club you want to join is the project, how you see yourself developing in that project and with the manager.
“Looking at Thomas Frank’s work at Brentford with attackers, I can name so many, like Mbeumo, Toney, Damsgaard; his development of them was really massive.
“So I thought he would be the perfect guy to help me in my development, and how he wants his attackers to play, I think I have the qualities to play like that, and that is how I want to play. So yes, it just fit perfectly in my head.”
Kudus must now add goals to his game at Spurs
The 25-year-old has looked sharp since arriving, and his performances show that Thomas Frank already trusts him to deliver out wide, using his pace, dribbling, and creativity to stretch defences and bring others into play.
However, while the winger has made an early mark with assists, he is yet to open his goalscoring account for Tottenham, and that is an area Frank will want to see him develop over the coming months.
Tottenham need more players chipping in with goals beyond Richarlison, and if Mohammed Kudus can add that element to his game, then his value to the team will rise significantly, pushing him closer to fulfilling the potential that persuaded Tottenham to pay £55 million for his services.