Overview
- AC Milan confirmed the loan signing of Niclas Füllkrug from West Ham United until season’s end, with the move first appearing on Serie A’s register on January 2.
- Hours after the deal became official, the 32-year-old came on in the 69th minute of a 1–0 victory at Cagliari, a result that moved Milan temporarily to the top of the table.
- Coverage reports no loan fee and a summer purchase option, though outlets differ on the buyout amount, citing figures around €5 million or €13 million.
- Füllkrug will wear Milan’s number 9 shirt after training with the squad in recent days and passing his medical late last year.
- The Germany international seeks regular minutes to revive form and bolster his 2026 World Cup chances after injuries and limited impact at West Ham, where he scored three goals in 29 matches.