West Ham ace Mohammed Kudus has candidly addressed players emulating his trademark goal celebration, suggesting they may eventually have to “start paying taxes” for it.
Kudus, renowned for his celebration of sitting on advertising hoardings, has become a fan favourite at London Stadium since his arrival from Ajax in the summer transfer window.
The Ghana midfielder continued the trend during West Ham’s 2-0 victory against Man United in December. However, in a twist of fate, Alejandro Garnacho replicated the same celebration during United’s 3-0 win in February.
In an interview with The Guardian, Kudus remarked, “They’re allowed to do it. But soon they will have to start paying taxes.” He humorously contemplated enhancing his celebration, saying, “I’ll have to come up with another juice and put more spices in the tin. It’s all about resting after scoring a goal.”
Reflecting on the lighthearted competition surrounding the celebration, Kudus emphasised, “There’s no deeper meaning. I just see it as entertainment, something to make people happy and worth the ticket that they bought. I’m still just having fun in the playground.”
West Ham supporters have grown accustomed to witnessing Kudus’ celebration, which has become synonymous with his goal-scoring exploits. The 23-year-old has already netted 12 goals for the Hammers in all competitions, including a brace in their recent 5-0 triumph over Freiburg.