Regarding Mohammed Kudus’ Hammers contract, Florian Plettenberg, a reporter for Sky Sports, has unearthed some unsettling information for supporters of West Ham.
In the world of football, Kudus’s £85 million release clause from West Ham is well known. That was, however, only thought to be operational for a single month in July 2025, during the summer transfer window of the following year.
However, ITL Plettenberg, a transfer for Sky Germany, has now revealed the shocking news that the Ghanaian’s release clause is now in effect!
Speaking on his social media account, Plettenberg said:
“Currently, there are no concrete offers for Mohammed Kudus on the table. Kudus has a release clause of £85 million this summer. Contract valid until 2028.
Internally, the 23-year-old winger has not yet indicated that he definitely wants to leave the club.”
I guess some comfort can be taken from the fact that Kudus has not asked for a move away from East London. Unfortunately, the stark reality is that if anyone bids £85m for the player, then the club will be duty-bound to inform him.
If true, this will come as a bitter blow for the Hammers hierarchy who are already attempting to fend off interest in Edson Alvarez from Manchester United.
