Rumour: former BVB striker Füllkrug to Spain? | OneFootball

The future of Niclas Füllkrug (33) is one of the big questions ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. The striker, currently on loan from West Ham United to AC Milan, will no longer play for the Rossoneri after the end of the season. With his performances, the former BVB goal scorer has not managed to convince the Italians to sign him permanently.

A return to the Hammers also appears unlikely for Füllkrug despite his contract running until 2028. According to fichajes.net, the club is not planning with him for next season. That leaves the 24-time international (14 goals) facing a fresh start, although he still has options.

Füllkrug has not lived up to the expectations placed on him in Milan. The striker arrived at San Siro with the aim of playing his way back into the spotlight with goals at a renowned club. But both his performances and his scoring record (one goal!) fell short of expectations.

Although the Italian club reportedly holds a €5 million purchase option, the report says it will not be activated. This decision puts the player in a difficult position. In the later stage of his career, he is now forced to look for a new club.

LaLiga in focus

In the summer of 2024, West Ham United reportedly paid almost €30 million to bring Füllkrug from Dortmund to the Premier League. But Füllkrug scored just three goals and provided two assists in his 29 appearances for the London club. As a result, the English side has removed him from its plans for the coming season. By letting him go, the 2023 Conference League winner hopes to reduce wage costs and make room for new attacking signings.

The situation is different in Germany: alongside his strong record for the national team, Füllkrug also impressed for Dortmund and Bremen in the Bundesliga. Overall, he has made 157 appearances in the top flight, scoring 56 goals and producing 18 assists. LaLiga is now emerging as a potential destination. One of the interested clubs is said to be Getafe CF under coach José Bordalás (62).

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The Azulones, currently eighth in the table and still with hopes of qualifying for Europe, are looking for a striker with plenty of experience. Füllkrug fits that profile and could become an important part of Bordalás’ system, which demands commitment, intensity, and discipline. In a less high-profile environment than at a European top club, the former Dortmund man could rediscover his old form.

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