Kudus nine-word message Sparks Unforgettable Reactions from six West Ham players
In a transfer saga that sent shockwaves through London’s football heartland, Mohammed Kudus’ £55 million move from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur in July 2025 has already proven to be a masterstroke for Spurs.
The Ghanaian winger, who joined the Hammers from Ajax in 2023 amid great fanfare, became the first player to cross the north-south London divide since Scott Parker’s switch in 2011.
At 25, Kudus inked a six-year deal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, citing new head coach Thomas Frank’s vision as a key pull. “It feels great to be here,” Kudus beamed upon arrival. “I’m very happy and can’t wait to start.”
Fast-forward to September 23, 2025, and Kudus is not just starting—he’s igniting. In just six Premier League matches this season, the dynamic attacker has completed 19 take-ons, outpacing every other player in the league.
His explosive dribbling, clocking 7.2 attempts per 90 minutes last term, has been turbocharged in north London.
Picture this: against Burnley on his debut, he notched two assists in a 3-0 rout, slicing through defenses like a hot knife. Versus Villarreal in the Europa League, he earned a 7.8 Sofascore rating, his quick feet and left-footed curls leaving opponents grasping at air.
Frank, who once eyed Kudus at Brentford, deploys him as a right-wing menace or central No. 10, unlocking Richarlison’s predatory instincts. With 80 appearances, 19 goals, and 13 assists from his West Ham days, Kudus is rediscovering the form that lit up Ajax’s Champions League run.
Tottenham, licking wounds from last season’s 17th-place finish, sit comfortably in the top four, buoyed by his flair amid a squad rebuild that includes Morgan Gibbs-White.
Yet, Kudus’ honeymoon has been spiced with drama. Just days ago, he posted on Instagram celebrating his blistering start—a montage of nutmegs, solo runs, and a cheeky caption: “London calling… louder now.” The reel exploded, amassing over a million views in hours.
What stunned fans? Comments flooding in from six ex-West Ham teammates: Jarrod Bowen with fire emojis and “Miss the chaos, bro,” Lucas Paqueta’s “Pure class—keep shining,” Edson Alvarez’s heartfelt “Inspiring, hermano,” alongside nods from Emerson Palmieri, Konstantinos Mavropanos, and Nayef Aguerd.
“Didn’t expect that love,” one fan tweeted, while another quipped, “Hammers hearts breaking in slow motion.” The post went mega-viral, trending on X with #KudusReturns and memes of betrayed Irons supporters waving snake banners—a nod to their infamous “Kudus you’re a c**t” chants at Sunderland post-transfer.
But in a twist worthy of a thriller, Kudus deleted it within 24 hours. Speculation swirled: Was it backlash from West Ham diehards, still raw from his “Spurs there” quip during his medical? Or a savvy PR move to dodge FA scrutiny ahead of the October derby? Social media erupted, with over 50,000 X posts dissecting the “ghosted love letters.
” One viral thread read: “Six Hammers hail the traitor—then poof. Peak football pettiness.” Kudus, ever the showman, followed up with a cryptic story: a Ghana sunset and “Grateful for the journey.” Frank shrugged it off in his presser: “Mo’s focus is pitch-perfect. The rest? Noise.”
This episode underscores Kudus’ magnetic pull—and the scars of rivalry.
Once adored at the London Stadium for his Puskas-nominated solo stunner against Freiburg, he’s now public enemy No. 1 for some, yet a talisman for Spurs. With 13 Ghana caps and a Ballon d’Or whisper in the air, his 19 take-ons signal more than stats; they’re a statement.
As the derby looms, expect boos, brilliance, and perhaps another deleted post. In football’s soap opera, Kudus is the star rewriting the script—one audacious dribble at a time.