Mohammed Kudus Accused of Making Nasty Comments About West Ham: “He Didn’t Show Any Class”
- Ghanaian attacker Mohammed Kudus has come under fire for allegedly taking a swipe at his former club, West Ham United
- The 25-year-old appeared to throw subtle shade at the Hammers after bagging two assists on his Premier League debut for Tottenham
- His new side, Spurs, are set to meet West Ham on September 13 in what is expected to be a fiery and unfriendly reunion
Mohammed Kudus has found himself at the centre of controversy after leaving West Ham United for Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
The Ghanaian forward appeared to throw a subtle jab at his former club during his first interview with Spurs, a move that has not gone down well with some Hammers faithful.
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Kudus throws subtle shades at West Ham
The 25-year-old admitted that he had long admired Tottenham and even pushed for the move when negotiations began, forcing West Ham to eventually settle on a transfer fee.
His remarks, paired with a brace against Burnley on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, only added fuel to the fire.
Kudus spoke about his style of play, highlighting his desire to express himself on the pitch without restrictions.
“So I’m glad that I’m in a team where I can do that freely and also with the help of the teammates,'' he said.
For West Ham supporters, those words carried more sting than celebration, especially given the timing of his exit.
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Kudus accused of making nasty comments about West Ham
Amid Kudus' subtle shades, a former West Ham midfielder, Martin Allen, who wore the claret and blue between 1989 and 1995, has now waded into the debate.
Speaking to West Ham Zone, Allen criticised Kudus for a lack of respect in the way he handled his departure.
“I don’t think Kudus has helped himself with the comments that he made after joining Spurs,” Allen noted.
“He made some nasty comments about how much he loves Tottenham, and they have made plenty of West Ham fans unhappy. That certainly didn’t show any class, so I can imagine that Karren Brady was gaffed off with his comments about Tottenham.
“As the vice chairman, she has the right to talk about the club, that’s her position, so if she wants to talk about certain players who have left, then she has that right.
“He hadn’t played well over the past six months, he was quite poor. Getting him out was best because I do agree with Brady.”
While Kudus looks determined to carve out a successful career in North London, his words have clearly left a sour taste in East London, as noted by Yard Breaker.
Nonetheless, his performance has caught the eye, bagging a brace for the Lilywhites against Burnley.
Kudus to face West Ham in September
Tottenham will face West Ham after the September international break in what promises to be a thrilling fixture at the London Stadium
For Kudus, it won’t be the warmest of reunions at the ground he once graced, with little chance of a hero’s reception.
Attention will be firmly on the 25-year-old as he looks to quiet the doubters and deliver a standout performance in Spurs colours against their city rivals.
Kudus’s move leaves West Ham fans seething
West Ham supporters have reacted strongly to Mohammed Kudus’s exit, especially after a lighthearted moment during his Spurs medical.
In a video, he joked, “You’ll find Spurs in my heart,” and that brief quip sparked furious backlash. Many Hammers fans felt it was cold and disrespectful, especially given how quickly he sealed the move.
Fans have even created banners branding him “Kudus the Judas,” reflecting a deep sense of betrayal and lingering hurt from East London.
A few have even called on the club to make his return to the London Stadium as uncomfortable as possible, with boos and jeers expected when Spurs visit. For many in East London, Kudus’s move is not just a transfer story, it feels like a personal snub that has reignited the rivalry between the two clubs.
Kudus, Semenyo named in EPL Team of the Week
Earlier, YEN.com.gh highlighted that Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo secured places in the Premier League Team of the Week.
The Ghanaian pair caught the eye with standout performances for Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth, respectively, on the opening weekend of the 2025/26 campaign.
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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