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Mohammed Kudus delivered a sparkling display on his Spurs Premier League debut as Tottenham Hotspur brushed aside Burnley 3-0 in North London on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

The Ghanaian playmaker was at the heart of everything positive for Spurs, producing two assists that lit up Thomas Frank’s first league victory in charge.

His first contribution came midway through the first half when he picked out Richarlison with a teasing cross, which the Brazilian volleyed in to break the deadlock.

If that moment showcased Kudus’ vision, his second was pure artistry. Another precise delivery from the 25-year-old found Richarlison again, and Tottenham’s No 9 responded with a spectacular acrobatic volley that left the crowd in awe and is already being tipped as a Goal of the Season contender.

The home fans had barely finished celebrating when Brennan Johnson rounded off a sweeping team move, dinking the ball delicately over Martin Dubravka to make it three.

Kudus had shown flashes of his talent in Spurs’ Super Cup defeat to PSG earlier in the week, but this time, he stamped his authority on the game from start to finish, tormenting Burnley with his energy, creativity and precise end product.

Dream Debut: Kudus shines with two assists in Tottenham’s win over Burnley

His link-up with Richarlison, in particular, hinted at a partnership that could define Tottenham’s new era under Frank.

For Spurs, it was three points. For Kudus, it was a dream introduction and one that has already left supporters eager for more.

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Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus announced his arrival in style for Tottenham Hotspur, providing two assists in a commanding 3-0 victory over Premier League returnees Burnley on Saturday.

Making his first start since completing a summer switch from West Ham United, the 24-year-old wasted little time in making an impact.

His precise cross in the 10th minute was met by Brazilian forward Richarlison, who opened the scoring to give Spurs a 1-0 lead at the break.

Kudus was again the architect after the interval, picking out Richarlison inside the box for a spectacular acrobatic finish that doubled the advantage.

Welsh forward Brennan Johnson then sealed the win in the 66th minute to round off an impressive afternoon for the North Londoners.

Kudus, who was replaced by French youngster Mathys Tel in the 85th minute, will be hoping to retain his spot in Thomas Frank’s starting XI when Spurs travel to the Etihad Stadium to face defending champions Manchester City in their next weekend.

Mohammed Kudus announced his arrival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in style, producing a dazzling Premier League debut performance that inspired Tottenham Hotspur to a 3-0 victory over Burnley in north London, on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

The Ghanaian midfielder, who only days ago featured in Spurs’ Super Cup final defeat to PSG, showed flashes of his quality in that game.

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But against Burnley, Kudus shifted into full gear, dictating play and delivering two assists that left the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium buzzing.

His first moment of magic came when he whipped in a precise cross for Richarlison to volley home, opening Thomas Frank’s account as Spurs manager.

If the first assist showcased his vision, the second underlined his flair. Another well-measured Kudus delivery found Richarlison again, and the Brazilian responded with an acrobatic volley that is already being hailed as an early contender for Goal of the Season.

As the crowd was still reliving that moment, Brennan Johnson capped off the afternoon, latching onto a slick Tottenham move and chipping delicately over Martin Dubravka to make it 3-0.

But the spotlight belonged to Kudus. His energy, creativity, and decisive contributions gave Spurs a cutting edge they had lacked in the season opener, and his link-up with Richarlison hinted at a partnership that could define Tottenham’s new era under Frank.

For Spurs fans, it was more than just three points, it was a glimpse of what their new signing can bring: drive, brilliance, and a touch of magic.

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Ghana international Kudus Mohammed has said his final goodbye to West Ham United following Tottenham Hotspur switch this summer.

The 24-year-old midfielder completed a £55 million transfer from West Ham United to Spurs on Thursday, signing a six-year deal with the North London club.

However, the Black Stars midfielder has taken to social media to express gratitude to West Ham United following an explosive two-year spell at the club.

“Pleasure to be a hammer running life's Marathon. Thank you for the warm seat through it all. Best wishes for the season & the future,” he wrote on Instagram.

With this move, the former Ajax star becomes the most expensive Ghanaian player in history, surpassing Thomas Partey.

Ghanaian International Mohammed Kudus completed a transfer from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth £55 million spread over three years.

The 24-year-old contributed 22 goal involvements scoring 13 goals and assisting 9 in his 65 appearances for the Hammers after joining from Ajax in 2023.

Tottenham unveiled their new signing on Thursday, July 10, 2025, on their social media handles with many fans excited about his arrival.

However, Kudus has revealed the reason why he signed for the North London club saying, “One of the most important parts of why I came here is the project and how the manager sees it, and to develop under him.

“With the history of where he’s come from, I’ve seen the amount of talent he’s developed to become great players. It’s a big sign of why I wanted to work under him as well."

Kudus will wear the number 20 and work under new Tottenham coach Thomas Frank who also joined the club from Brentford to take the role of Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked after winning the Europa League.

Tottenham Hotspur are making decisive efforts to sign Ghanaian striker Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth following his impressive performance in the 2024/2025 season in the Premier League.

According to a Sky Sports report, the prolific striker is also on the radar of Manchester United, who are said to be exploring a deal for the player to augment their team.

However, neither Manchester United nor Tottenham has presented an official bid to Bournemouth or begun transfer negotiations yet, but this is expected to happen soon.

The Red Devils have Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo as their priority target, having had their €55 million offer rejected, and are expected to follow up with another offer.

Bournemouth have set a €70 million price tag on the Ghanaian forward, as his remarkable season has generated interest from top European clubs.