West Ham United Vice Chair Karren Brady has offered a breakdown of the Premier League club's decision to part ways with Ghanaian international and former Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus.

The club sold the Ghanaian prodigy to Tottenham Hotspur in July before the start of the 2025/2026 season started in mid-August.

While many West Ham fans were upset about his departure, with some describing him as 'Judas', citing his betrayal, particularly for choosing to play for another direct London rival, others also reportedly set ablaze his replica No.14 shirt.

However, during a conversation with talkSPORT, Brady attributed Kudus' transfer to his dip in form in the last season and financial constraints

“The financial restraints and the PSR and all the rules and regulations in football mean that you have to do some trading. That’s just the way it is. All clubs are having to do it… so that was the decision made. [Kudus] didn’t particularly have a good season for West Ham last year by his standards. So we looked to move on,” she explained.

Kudus, who was named West Ham’s second-best player in his debut campaign, struggled to replicate his form in his second season, registering just three assists in 32 league appearances before sealing the switch.

In May this year, former English footballer Jamie Carragher blamed West Ham's struggles in the 2024/2025 season on Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus' form slump.

According to him, the Ghanaian player's stellar performance in the 2023/2024 campaign—scoring many goals in both the Premier League and the Europa League and providing several assists—aided his club in securing a good position compared to his current lackluster performance in this campaign.

The Sky Sports pundit stated that Kudus' dip in form this season has played a pivotal role in West Ham's poor campaign in the Premier League, which is worrying.

"Well, I see there's no doubt he's a quality player who should be playing for a team closer to the top of the table, not near the bottom. But probably one of the reasons why West Ham are where they are this season is because he hasn't shown the form that he showed last season.

"Last season, he looked fantastic; he just hasn't looked the same player this season," he said while speaking on Sky Sports on May 18, 2025.

It wouldn't come as a surprise if West Ham sells the player in the next transfer window, Carragher added, emphasizing that "West Ham need the money."

According to Carragher, the 24-year-old star was on the radar of several top clubs, and his current form may be the opportunity for these clubs to make a swoop.

Top clubs such as Arsenal and Liverpool have been reported to have interest in the Ghanaian striker.

"So, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a change there in some way, because, as you said, West Ham needs the money. But other clubs might think this is an off-season for him.

"Last season was the real cue to say you can get that type of player; maybe it's a good sign. So it might be the type of situation that maybe works for the two clubs," he added.

The 24-year-old has since made a bright start at Spurs, providing two assists on his Premier League debut in their 3-0 victory over Burnley.

Tottenham Hotspur on July 10 officially announced the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus.

In a social media post on X on Thursday, July 10, Spurs shared a welcome video with a caption that read, "He only wanted Spurs. Welcome to North London, Mohammed Kudus."

The 24-year-old joined the North London side for a 55 million pound fee for his services in a six-year deal that was signed at the Tottenham Stadium.

Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus was one of the most talked-about players in this transfer window.

He was being sought after by both European and Saudi clubs; however, it was reported that Kudus preferred to play for a European club.

Among the prominent English clubs, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur appeared to be the front-runners in the race for the forward, with Spurs subsequently emerging as winners in the race.

Following his move to Spurs, Former Vice President and the 2024 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, expressed his excitement about the midfielder's move to his favourite club, Tottenham Hotspur.

Taking to his social media yesterday, July 9, Dr Bawumia posted,

“I am excited to see our Ghanaian starboy make this move to my @SpursOfficial. All the best in your medical @KudusMohammedGH.”

The Ghana international winger was expected to stay with West Ham until 2028 after joining them in August 2023 from Ajax for a reported fee of €41.5 million, with an option to extend the deal by an additional year.

Despite concerns about his inconsistencies in the last campaign, Kudus impressed in his debut Premier League season, scoring 14 goals and providing six assists across all competitions.

During the 2024/25 season, Mohammed Kudus participated in three major competitions for West Ham United: the English Premier League, the FA Cup, and the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup).

In the Premier League, he made 32 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists. He featured once in the FA Cup but didn’t register a goal or assist. In the EFL Cup, he played twice and provided 1 assist without scoring.

Overall, across all competitions, Kudus made 35 appearances, scored 5 goals, and contributed 4 assists.

His standout performances in his debut season made him a prime target for several top clubs.

Tottenham’s interest in bolstering their attack does not end with Kudus, as the club continues to monitor Brentford forward Yoane Wissa.

Kudus’ move to Spurs adds to the growing presence of Ghanaian talent on the global stage and is expected to further elevate his profile ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.