It was an idea of Milan as a partner for Alvaro Morata in attack, but the doors of the Premier League have opened for Niclas Fullkrug: the German striker is officially a new West Ham player. The Hammers have announced the signing of the 1993-born player, who arrives on a permanent basis from Borussia Dortmund for 26 million euros plus 4 million in bonuses and signs a four-year contract – until June 30, 2028 – worth 3 million euros net per season.
East London’s newest forward, Niclas Füllkrug pic.twitter.com/QyGGR4WZfR
— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 5, 2024
STATEMENT WEST HAM – West Ham United are delighted to announce the signing of Germany international centre-forward Niclas Füllkrug. The prolific striker joins the Hammers from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Hannover-born Füllkrug has scored goals wherever he has played, netting over 50 in the Bundesliga, three in last season’s UEFA Champions League and 13 in just 21 appearances for Germany, including two each at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024. The 189cm tall player will now move to the Premier League, where his exceptional passing, heading and finishing, and all-round physical attributes, will add firepower to manager Julen Lopetegui’s attacking arsenal. “I’m delighted to be here and I can’t wait to get on the pitch with my new team-mates,” said Füllkrug. “I think the Premier League is the best league in the world and for me it is the right time to move to England and play for a big club like West Ham. “I have been thinking about West Ham for a long time now. I know the technical director Tim Steidten very well, because we have a history together at Werder Bremen, and I have watched some games and seen how much quality there is in the team. “Also the opportunity to play under the guidance of the coach [Lopetegui] It’s really exciting. His style of play is important to me and I’m confident that with him I can give my best and score a lot of goals. “I love being around the fans and I can’t wait to meet the West Ham fans. I have a great feeling at the moment – I’m strong, fit and in shape – and I just want to go out and start playing for them.” After starting his career with Werder Bremen, Füllkrug spent two seasons with 1. FC Nürnberg, then fired both Hannover 96 and Werder to promotion to the Bundesliga, where he scored 28 goals in 59 appearances for Bremen and Borussia Dortmund in the latter years. two campaigns. Füllkrug was outstanding last season, scoring in UEFA Champions League victories over Newcastle United, Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, making 20 appearances in 29 Bundesliga appearances and scoring six goals in just 470 minutes of action in 12 internationals. Germany. In total, he scored 21 goals and assisted eleven more in 54 games for club and country. Having worked with Füllkrug at Werder Bremen, as previously mentioned, technical director Tim Steidten has long admired the 31-year-old. “We are delighted to have signed Niclas,” said Steidten. “I have worked with him before and I know what he will bring to the table in terms of his physical and finishing qualities, as well as his character and mentality. “He has had a couple of really positive seasons, both at club level, where he played in the Champions League final last season, and with Germany at the Euros this summer, and he joins us with a clear desire to build on that progress.” and test himself in the Premier League. “Niclas has a wealth of experience and is at a stage in his career where we feel he can really bring us his best years. He is someone we have watched very closely and who we believe will be an excellent fit for the team and the Club. We look forward to seeing the qualities he brings. “The Board continues to show their support by bringing in top-class players to strengthen the West Ham United squad.” Everyone at West Ham United would like to welcome Niclas and his family to east London and wish him every success in his career in the Claret and Blue.
Striker Niclas Füllkrug (31) will leave Borussia Dortmund with immediate effect and join Premier League club @WestHam. Thanks for the year together, Niclas! https://t.co/DwQzo1xFAc pic.twitter.com/tBcOuyxF3v
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) August 5, 2024
DORTMUND’S GOODBYE – Striker Niclas Füllkrug (31) will leave Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund with immediate effect and join Premier League club West Ham United. “Niclas is a great player and a very good guy who has identified with BVB very quickly. It was not our plan to let him go this summer. In light of an excellent offer and his personal desire to take advantage of the opportunity of a long-term contract in the Premier League, we have nevertheless decided to accept the transfer. Even though it has only been one year together, we would like to thank you, dear Niclas, and wish you and your family all the best for England,” says BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl. Niclas Füllkrug emphasizes: “I had a great time at BVB. I thank each and every one of them and wish the club and its great fans all the best.”
