West Ham has completed the signing of German striker Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund in a £27m transfer deal.
At 31, Fullkrug joined Dortmund from Werder Bremen the previous summer. He had an impressive performance during the 2023–24 season, scoring 15 goals in 46 games and reaching the Champions League finals.
Although not a regular starter, Fullkrug netted two goals for Germany during Euro 2024, where they reached the quarter-finals as the host nation.
“I’m thrilled to be here and eager to hit the pitch alongside my new teammates,” said Fullkrug, who has signed a four-year contract.
“The Premier League is the best league in the world, and it feels like the right time for me to move to England and play for a top club like West Ham.
“I’ve been considering West Ham for quite some time. I have a good relationship with the technical director, Tim Steidten, as we worked together at Werder Bremen. I’ve also watched their games and seen the quality within the team.”
Fullkrug becomes West Ham’s fifth summer signing under new manager Julen Lopetegui. He joins former Wolves captain Max Kilman for £40m, Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville from Leeds for over £25m, goalkeeper Wes Foderingham from Sheffield United, and Brazilian winger Luis Guilherme for £25.5m from Palmeiras.
The Hammers, who finished ninth in the Premier League last season, also show an interest in Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
