Overview
- AC Milan completed a loan for Niclas Füllkrug through the end of the season with a purchase option from West Ham United.
- Füllkrug made his Serie A bow as a substitute around the 70th minute in a 1-0 victory at Cagliari.
- Sporting director Igli Tare said Milan sought a physical No. 9 after Giménez was sidelined and credited West Ham's quick cooperation.
- Tare praised Füllkrug's enthusiasm and form in sessions held before the deal was announced, calling his training showing a surprise.
- The win lifted Milan to the top of Serie A, with Füllkrug’s home debut set for Thursday against Genoa at San Siro.