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Tottenham Hotspur forward Kudus Mohammed is set to make his Champions League bow for the club when they take on Villarreal in their Group Stage opener on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Ahead of the game, the Ghanaian has revealed that Lionel Messi is the first player he thinks of when the competition is mentioned.
The 25-year-old joined Spurs this summer in a £55 million move from West Ham United, returning to Europe’s top table after missing out on Champions League football during his two-year spell at the London Stadium.
Kudus had previously featured in the tournament.
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Now, with Spurs back in the competition, Kudus is eager to showcase himself on the grandest stage.
Asked what comes into his head when he thinks of the Champions League, the former Ajax player didn’t hesitate to mention Lionel Messi.
Kudus has made an impressive start to life in North London, registering two assists already in the Premier League.
His form has boosted optimism among Tottenham supporters that he can deliver in Europe as well.
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