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Niclas Füllkrug Transfer

Started Last Movement

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

West Ham reportedly reject no-fee Füllkrug proposal

West Ham have rejected a permanent proposal for Niclas Füllkrug from an unnamed club willing to cover his wages but pay no transfer fee, according to Claret&Hugh.

The outlet later reported that Füllkrug is willing to leave without a payoff while West Ham want about €5 million. The West Ham Way says the club are also considering terminating his contract by mutual agreement.

No buyer is named, and no release, accepted offer or agreement has been reported. The original proposal was rejected. The other routes remain ideas, not outcomes.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have rejected a permanent proposal for Niclas Füllkrug from an unnamed club willing to cover his wages without paying a transfer fee, leaving the player’s future unresolved.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that agents have been asked to find Niclas Füllkrug a new club and that a destination has emerged, but the interested club wants a free transfer.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Claims that Niclas Füllkrug is willing to leave without a payoff while West Ham continue to demand a fee.
  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — West Ham World says Niclas Füllkrug wants a quick departure while West Ham face a financial decision over his contract.
  • The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — The West Ham Way reports that West Ham are considering a mutual termination of Niclas Füllkrug’s contract.