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Niclas Füllkrug Transfer

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Niclas Füllkrug has joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan from West Ham, returning for a third spell. SportBILD says he helped drive the deal himself and accepted a sharp wage cut, while the clubs agreed no loan fee or option to buy.

No-Guff Summary

  • Loan completed: Füllkrug has joined Werder Bremen from West Ham on a season-long loan, returning for a third spell.
  • Füllkrug drove it: SportBILD says he met Werder officials directly on 12 August after months of contact, then took the proposal back to West Ham.
  • Reported terms: The clubs are said to have agreed a loan until 2027 with no fee or option to buy, with his annual wage falling from about €5m to about €2m.
  • Beyond the loan: Werder reportedly offered him a leadership role and a post-career trainee programme.
Development

Fiorentina consider conditional Füllkrug move

Fiorentina could move for Niclas Füllkrug if Moise Kean leaves, according to Italian reporting relayed by West Ham Zone. The West Ham striker is one of the names on their shortlist, not the subject of a reported approach.

Mateo Pellegrino is described as Fiorentina's first choice, but his reported £17.2 million price is said to be an obstacle. The account suggests Füllkrug could be available for around £2.5 million or on another loan. Those are possible terms, not an offer.

No contact with West Ham, talks or Fiorentina bid are reported.

Sources

  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — West Ham Zone relays Italian reporting that Fiorentina could move for Niclas Füllkrug if Moise Kean leaves, but reports no contact, talks or offer.