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AC Milan Signs Fullkrug on Loan from West Ham

Published 3 January 2026

AC Milan announced on Friday the signing of striker Niclas Fullkrug on loan from West Ham United until the end of the 2025-26 season, with an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer. The 32-year-old German international, who joined West Ham from Borussia Dortmund in August 2024 for 27 million pounds, arrives in Italy seeking to revive his form after a challenging spell in the Premier League.

The move comes at a pivotal time for both clubs. West Ham, mired in a relegation battle, have scored just 21 goals in the Premier League this season, the fourth-lowest tally in the division. Fullkrug featured in 29 appearances for the east London side but managed only three goals, his last coming in April 2025. Injuries and inconsistent performances limited his impact, including just four outings under current manager Nuno Espirito Santo since September. He has not scored or assisted in nine appearances across all competitions this campaign. West Ham confirmed the departure on their official website, allowing the club to redirect resources toward bolstering their attack, with links to potential targets like Wolverhampton Wanderers' Jorgen Strand Larsen and Viktoria Plzen's Rafiu...

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