Kudos Rejects $3.7M Weekly Salary From Saudi Club; Chelsea Celebrates

• Ghanaian international player Mohammed Kudus has rejected an attractive offer from a club in Saudi Arabia.
• The 24-year-old would have earned more than three times his present salary if he had moved to the Gulf region
• Kudus choosing not to accept the proposal might end up being an encouragement for Chelsea, considering their interest in him.

Mohammed Kudus allegedly turned down an astonishing proposal from Saudi Arabia that would have increased his earnings threefold.

The West Ham United striker, who earns approximately £90,000 per week (about GH¢1.2 million), has been linked with a move to one of the leading clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

The deal on the table could have seen his pay rocket past GH¢3.7 million per week — a life-changing figure by any standard.

Mohammed Kudus rejects attractive offer from Saudi club

As reported by Sky Sports, the Ghanaian player has decided against the transfer, even with the attractive financial incentives.

Kudus, who joined the Hammers in the summer of 2023, still has three years left on his current deal.

West Ham also holds an option to extend that by another 12 months, giving them leverage in any potential transfer talks.

Despite turning down the offer from the Gulf, the 24-year-old is still open to leaving the East London side — but only if the right opportunity comes along.

For Kudus, the main objective is straightforward: he aims to participate in UEFA Champions League matches.

Boost for Chelsea as Kudus turns down lucrative Saudi deal

After he turned down the Saudi proposal, European interest, particularly from Chelsea, has surged again.

The Blues are reportedly keen on the former Ajax star and are exploring ways to strike a deal.

There were talks of including goalkeeper Robert Sanchez as part of a swap, but that proposal hasn't gone down well with the West Ham hierarchy.

The Hammers are standing firm on their valuation and are not expected to agree to any player-plus-cash offers unless these fit into their summer strategies.

The display put forth by Mohammed Kudus during his time at West Ham.

Kudus left an impressive mark during his debut season at West Ham. Across various competitions, he accumulated 18 goals and 10 assists over 48 matches played.

Nevertheless, the 2024/25 season turned out differently for him. The player from Ghana found it difficult to replicate his previous success, scoring only five goals across 32 Premier League games, as reported by Transfermarkt.

As Lukasz Fabianski is set to leave at the conclusion of the season, West Ham has shown interest in Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez, suggesting that they are proactively making preparations for a shift in their goalkeeper position.

This action has only intensified speculations about a possible Kudus-Sanchez trade, despite negotiations still being in their initial stages.

Several Premier League teams are showing interest in Kudus

In addition to Chelsea, another prominent English Premier League team is thought to be involved.

According to BBC Sport, several teams have shown interest in acquiring the Black Stars midfielder during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Arsenal, who previously targeted Kudus before his switch to West Ham, could also revisit their interest.

Kudus misses out on Ghana FOTY Award

In a related report, .gh noted that Mohammed Kudus missed out on a nomination for the 2025 Ghana Footballer of the Year after an underwhelming campaign with West Ham United in the 2024/25 season.

The shortlist instead features two standout performers from the Premier League and a top-tier talent from La Liga.