West Ham United have secured the services of Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €27 million plus €5 million add-ons, according to reports.
Fullkrug’s medical has been booked for Saturday, August 3, 2024, and upon proper and positive examination, he will subsequently become a player of the Hammers.
Niclas Fullkrug To West Ham United
Reports indicate that West Ham director Tim Steidten verbally finalized Fullkrug’s deal on Friday, August 2, 2024.
Borussia Dortmund have also confirmed that Niclas Fullkrug has departed the club’s training camp today, August 3, 2024.
Fullkrug had an impressive season with Borussia Dortmund last campaign, scoring 16 goals and providing 10 assists in 46 appearances.
It appears Niclas Fullkrug’s exit from the Black and Yellows was neccesited by the arrival of Serhou Guirassy.
Fullkrug would have had to become second fiddle to the Guinea international and as such, his playing time would ultimately reduce.
West Ham United have been busy this summer, as they are making needed reinforcements ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Recall David Moyes exited the Hammers at the end of the 2023/24 season, with Spanish tactician Julen Lopetegui coming in to replace him.
West Ham United are making needed additions to their set-up to aid Lopetegui, as they aim to achieve relative success in the coming season.
The Hammers have already signed Max Kilman this summer, alongside Luis Guilherme and Wes Foderingham.
Niclas Fullkrug, Guido Rodriguez, and Crysencio Summerville are expected to be the next additions to the West Ham United squad.
Who Is Niclas Fullkrug?
He is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for the German national team and is on the verge of joining West Ham United.
Niclas Fullkrug’s Personal Information?
Fullkrug was born on February 9, 1993, in Hannover, Germany, to mother Natalie Füllkrug, and father Andreas Füllkrug.
His sister, Anna-Lena, plays as a striker for Hannover 96, while his grandfather Gerd Fullkrug, played for clubs like SF Ricklingento and SV Arminia Hannover.
Niclas Fullkrug’s nickname is “Lücke” which means “gap” in German and he was dubbed that name because of his front teeth.
Following an accident at Werder Bremen’s training base, he once ended up hospitalized with the tooth of his teammate wedged in his forehead.
Niclas Fullkrug’s Net Worth And Market Value?
His market value is €15 million according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €18 million – €25 million.
Niclas Fullkrug’s Career Stats?
He has made 330 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 112 goals and providing 46 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Fullkrug has made 21 appearances for Germany, scoring 13 goals and providing 2 assists.
His Position?
He is deployed primarily as a center-forward.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Niclas Fullkrug has played for several clubs in his career, including; Werder Bremen, FC Nuremberg, Hannover 96, and Greuther Fürth.
West Ham United?
The Hammers ended the 2023/24 season in 9th position with 52 points from 38 matches and they will be hoping that the signing of Fullkrug can help them achieve success in the upcoming season.
