Mohammed Kudus arrives in London ahead of first pre-season with West Ham
By Lukman MUMIN, Accra
Black Stars midfielder, Mohammed Kudus has arrived in England to begin pre-season with West Ham United.
Kudus, who joined the Hammers last summer, will be joining the team’s pre-season for the first time since switching from Ajax Amsterdam.
The talented midfielder spent a short time in Ghana for the holidays after playing a key role in the World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic.
Kudus and his teammates will leave for Austria later this week as they intensify their pre-season preparations.
The Hammets welcomed Kudus back with a post on their official social media platforms, featuring a picture of his arrival and the message: “Starboy has returned from international duty. Welcome back, Mo”
West Ham have scheduled a week-long training camp in Austria, which will conclude with a friendly match against Hungarian side Ferencvarosi on Monday, July 15.
This match is a crucial part of their pre-season schedule as they aim to start the new campaign on a strong note.
Kudus made a significant impact in his debut season, scoring 14 goals and delivering six assists across all competitions.
The 23-year-old has been on the radar of some top clubs in Europe with Al Ittihad if Saudi Arabia also showing interest in the Ghanaian.
