AC Milan has made a significant move in the Italian winter transfer window by securing West Ham United forward Niclas Fullkrug on loan for the rest of the season. The deal includes an option for AC Milan to purchase the 32-year-old German player for a reported 5 million euros at the end of the season.
Fullkrug, who has been training with AC Milan players since the end of last year, is expected to make his debut for the club soon. Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that Fullkrug will be on the bench for Friday’s Serie A match against Cagliari.
The German striker has faced challenges with form and fitness, managing to score only three goals in 29 appearances for West Ham. Fullkrug expressed his gratitude to West Ham fans on Instagram, acknowledging the support he received during his time at the club.
Born in Hanover, Germany, in February 1993, Fullkrug began his career in Werder Bremen’s youth academy before playing for various clubs in Germany. He later joined Borussia Dortmund in 2023, where he had a successful season before moving to the Premier League with West Ham United. Fullkrug also earned a call-up to the German national team for the World Cup in Qatar.
