Mohammed Kudus has opened up about the driving force behind his blockbuster £55 million move to Tottenham Hotspur from West Ham United, despite interest from Chelsea and clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

The Ghanaian midfield maestro, who signed a six-year deal with the Europa League champions, shared that it wasn’t just about ambition or finances—it was about belief in a project.

In his first interview with Spurs’ official media, Kudus spoke passionately about head coach Thomas Frank’s influence on his decision.

“One of the most important reasons I chose Spurs is the project and how the manager sees it. I want to grow under his leadership,” Kudus revealed. “Looking at his journey and the talent he’s nurtured into world-class players, I knew I wanted to be part of that.”

Kudus, formerly of Ajax, will don the No. 20 shirt as he kicks off this new phase in North London—hungry to leave his mark on the Premier League and the Champions League stage.