EXCLUSIVE: Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports to sign Ghana star Mohammed Kudus

The West Ham United kingpin is set to become the latest Premier League player to be signed by the internationally renowned sports agency owned by iconic American rapper Jay Z.

Global superstar Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports is set to announce Ghana international Mohammed Kudus as a new member of their roster, Kickgh.com can exclusively report.

Kudus is joining the talent management agency founded in 2013 after ending his eight-year contract with SuperNova Management, owned by French agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch.

The 23-year-old attacker, who had an incredible debut campaign with West Ham United in the just-ended 2023–24 season, is joining the likes of his West Ham United teammate Lucas Paqueta, Vinicius Jr. of Real Madrid, Manchester City's Kevin De Brunye, Gabriel Martinelli, Endrick, and over 100 athletes on the Roc Nation Sports International roster ranging from rugby, basketball, baseball, and other sports.

Roc Nation Sports International previously had Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfried Zaha, Luphumlo Sifumba, Eric Bailly, and other African players on their roster. They also have a long-term partnership deal with South African giant Mamelodi Sundowns.

With this deal, the marketing and endorsement deals, community outreach, media relations, and brand strategy of Mohammed Kudus will be overseen by Roc Nation Sports International.

Mohammed Kudus had a breakthrough season in the English Premier League with West Ham United after arriving at the club in August 2023 from Ajax, scoring 14 goals and providing six assists in 45 appearances for the Hammers across all competitions.

He also featured for the Black Stars of Ghana at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in Ivory Coast earlier this year, where he scored two goals in two matches for the West African nation.

Mohammed Kudus has been strongly linked with a move from the London-based club after attracting interest from several clubs, as Liverpool have reportedly emerged as frontrunners for a possible acquisition in the upcoming summer transfer window. 

It is believed that Liverpool new manager Arne Slot, who arrived at the English club from Feyenoord earlier this week, has huge admiration for the former FC Nordsjaelland star since his days in the Dutch Eredivisie with Ajax.

However, Kickgh.com understands that the €85 million release clause of Mohammed Kudus at West Ham United can be activated by a club only in the summer of 2025.

Mohammed Kudus will be part of the Black Stars of Ghana squad for next month's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic.