West Ham United fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Fabrizio Romano revealed that Mohammed Kudus’ £85million release clause is no longer valid this summer. The transfer insider took to social media to confirm that the clause expired on June 30, giving West Ham the power to reject any offers for the 23-year-old Ghana international.
Kudus has been a revelation since joining West Ham last summer, and his impressive performances have attracted interest from other clubs. However, West Ham are optimistic about keeping him at the club beyond the transfer window, according to Romano.The news will come as a huge relief to West Ham fans, who were worried about losing one of their key players.
Kudus has been instrumental in the Hammers’ success, and his departure would have been a significant blow to their hopes of returning to European competition next season.With Kudus remaining at the club, West Ham can now focus on building a strong squad around him. Julen Lopetegui, the new manager, will be keen to keep Kudus as a key player in his team, and the Ghanaian’s presence will be crucial in helping the Hammers achieve their goals.
Romano’s update has put to bed any speculation about Kudus’ future, and West Ham fans can now look forward to seeing him in action next season. The Hammers have already made some significant signings this summer, including Luis Guilherme and Wes Foderingham, and keeping Kudus will be a major boost to their squad.Kudus’ contract with West Ham runs until June 2028, with an option for a further year, so the Hammers are in a strong position to negotiate any future deals. For now, though, they can focus on preparing for the new season with Kudus as a key player in their squad.
In other West Ham news, the club has been linked with a move for Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah, who has been valued at £50million by the Gunners. West Ham are also reportedly interested in signing Jhon Arias from Fluminense, as they look to strengthen their attack