Once hailed as a fan favourite at the London Stadium, Mohammed Kudus has now found himself at the centre of a bitter storm after completing a blockbuster £55 million transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Ghanaian star, who made waves at West Ham with his dazzling footwork and crucial goals, has quickly gone from hero to villain in the eyes of Hammers supporters. After just under two seasons with the club, Kudus’ decision to cross London to join Spurs has triggered outrage, with many fans branding him “Kudus the Judas.”

West Ham fans were already unsettled by his persistent push for the transfer, but it was his unveiling at Tottenham that truly ignited fury. Kudus declared, “I only wanted Spurs,” during his first interview, a statement seen by many as a slap in the face to the club that gave him his Premier League breakthrough.

To make matters worse, a cheeky video posted by Spurs showed Kudus joking with medical staff during his health check, quipping, “You’ll find Spurs there,” while having his heart examined. The clip has since gone viral for all the wrong reasons among Hammers fans.

Online forums are now awash with anger, with supporters accusing Kudus of betrayal and a lack of loyalty. Many feel the club’s faith in him—after signing him from Ajax—has been repaid with disrespect.

This transfer is particularly incendiary, marking the first direct move between West Ham and Spurs in over a decade, reawakening an already fierce rivalry. Kudus, 24, leaves West Ham with 13 goals and 9 assists from 65 Premier League appearances, but his legacy at the club is now tainted.

From adored playmaker to pantomime villain—Kudus’ move to Tottenham will be remembered as one of the most controversial London transfers in recent memory.