Füllkrug scores twice as Werder beat Mainz
Niclas Füllkrug's return to Germany is producing goals at quite a rate. Sempre Milan reports that West Ham's outgoing loanee scored twice from the penalty spot in Werder Bremen's 3-2 win over Mainz, taking him to eight goals in seven Bundesliga appearances.
The contrast with his spell at AC Milan is stark. The same outlet says he scored once in 20 appearances there after joining on loan from West Ham in January 2026.
Sources
- Sempre Milan (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Niclas Füllkrug scored twice for Werder Bremen against Mainz, taking his Bundesliga tally to eight goals in seven appearances, after a less productive loan spell at AC Milan.
- West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Niclas Füllkrug scored twice for Werder Bremen against Mainz and, citing Rasch News, describes an emotional outburst after he was substituted. It says he has nine goals in eight appearances this season.
- Inside Futbol (opens in a new tab) — Reports that German journalist Tobias Feldhoff called Niclas Fullkrug’s return to Werder Bremen a “stroke of genius,” praising his goalscoring, leadership and role in the club’s comebacks. It also says Werder want to retain the West Ham loanee beyond this season, although his loan has no purchase option.
- Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Niclas Füllkrug’s goals for Werder Bremen could strengthen West Ham’s negotiating position next summer, and reports that his loan has no purchase option, citing one of the player’s representatives.
- The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Niclas Füllkrug’s scoring form on loan at Werder Bremen highlights a recurring problem with West Ham’s strikers, and says a permanent move could be possible, citing ExWHUEmployee.
- Sport Witness (opens in a new tab) — Reports Werder Bremen director of football Clemens Fritz’s comments to Milan News: he says Bremen had no doubts about signing Niclas Füllkrug on loan from West Ham and believes the club’s environment has helped the striker’s form.