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SportsYou work hard before you play - West Ham legend tells Kudus

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You work hard before you play – West Ham legend tells Kudus

Former West Ham United defender, Anton Ferdinand, holds the belief that Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus will thrive at the London-based club through diligent effort.

Kudus has embarked on a journey with the Hammers, signing a five-year contract after transferring from Dutch Eredivisie powerhouse Ajax Amsterdam.

The 23-year-old completed his move on a Sunday and was officially introduced as West Ham’s newest addition on the same day.

During his initial interaction with the club, the former Nordsjaelland midfielder engaged with West Ham legend Ferdinand, who imparted advice to him, emphasising the importance of hard work and wholehearted commitment to the club.

“I think your honesty you showed in that interview is something that our fans here will love in you as a footballer. I think any new player who comes to this fantastic football club should know that you work hard first, you play second, which sounds like you; you work hard, you play second and you will entertain the fans and when you do that, the fans will love you forever,” he told Kudus, who thanked him for his words.

Moments after Kudus’ unveiling, Ferdinand – the younger brother of Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand – also shared his excitement by the capture of the Ghana international.

“Welcome to our fantastic club, Mo. Be excited, West Ham fans!!!! I certainly am. Make sure every one of you listens to the new episode of Iron Cast to hear him speak as a hammer for the first time,” he posted on Twitter.

After Andre Ayew and John Paintsil, Kudus becomes the third Ghanaian to play for West Ham.

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