Former English international and Liverpool legend, John Barnes isn't happy with Kudus Mohammed's decision to reject Ajax contract and has urged him to stay in Amsterdam for few more years.
The 22 year old has been in amazing form throughout this season despite facing some setbacks and has popped up on the radar of lots clubs including Borussia Dortmund, Everton, PSG, Man United, Arsenal and more.
The mercurial midfielder has been explosive, having notched 17 goals and provided 3 assists in all competitions- that's 23 goal-involvement in all competitions.
The Athletic report that, Kudus despite having a contract with the Jews till 2025, was presented with a year contract extension offer but has rejected and is set to seek a new challenge elsewhere.
John Barnes currently in Ghana as a result of a one day football clinic organized by Standard Chartered Ghana on Saturday for children at the Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) in Accra which he led.
In an interview, the 59 year old believes the mercurial playmaker will only want to move due to money and will only hope to see him play at the Johan Cruiyff Arena for another year.
"I have a belief that players must spend more years at a particular club to be consistent before they consider a big move,” he said.
“This is because most players face pressure from clubs and supporters whenever they make bigger moves, and you will need consistency to deal with such.”
"Unfortunately, the only motivation of footballers now is to make enough money, so I won’t blame Kudus for taking such a decision."
He won two league titles and two FA Cups with Liverpool FC. He was also an FA Cup runner-up with Watford, Liverpool and Newcastle United. He also played for England 79 times.
