Kudus underwent a medical on Saturday after flying into London on a private jet with West Ham technical director Tim Steidten.
He becomes the club’s fourth summer signing – after Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse and Konstantinos Mavropanos.
Kudus has signed a five-year deal with West Ham claiming they had ‘fought off intense competition from some of Europe’s leading clubs’ to sign the attacker.
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‘I’ve been dreaming to play in a league like this since I was a kid,’ Kudus told West Ham’s club website.
‘I’ve been dreaming of this moment and I’m so happy to be here. But it doesn’t stop here, I want to keep going.
‘I try my best to entertain the fans as I think that’s what football is all about. I’m just here to do my best and help the team. I’m really happy to be here.
‘I will fight for the badge. I can’t wait to get started.’
Brighton. Arsenal and Chelsea were among the clubs to have shown an interest in Kudus this summer.
The attacker scored four goals in three matches for Ajax this season before sealing his move to West Ham, including a Europa League hat-trick against Ludogorets Razgrad.
Moyes has praised the West Ham board and Steidten for their work in securing the signing of Kudus.
‘I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring Mohammed to West Ham United,’ Moyes said.
West Ham boss David Moyes praised technical director Tim Steiden for helping to seal the deal
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‘He’s a terrific young talent, who has already shone at the very highest level for Ajax in the Champions League and made well over 150 senior appearances at the age of 23 – so it was no surprise to see so many top clubs chasing his signature this summer.
The signing of Kudus completes a superb weekend for the Hammers, after their 3-1 win over Brighton continued their unbeaten st
art to the Premier League season.
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