West Ham has secured the signing of German striker Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of £27 million.
The 31-year-old forward, who transferred to Dortmund from Werder Bremen last summer, netted 15 goals in 46 appearances during the 2023-24 season and was a finalist in the Champions League.
He also scored twice in Germany’s Euro 2024 campaign, helping the team reach the quarter-finals, despite not being a starter in any match.
“I’m thrilled to be here and eager to play alongside my new teammates,” said Fullkrug, who has signed a four-year contract.
“I believe the Premier League is the best league in the world, and it’s the right moment for me to make the move to England and join a prestigious club like West Ham.”
“I’ve been considering West Ham for quite some time – I know technical director Tim Steidten very well from our time at Werder Bremen, and I’ve watched several matches, noticing the quality within the team.”
Fullkrug represents the fifth addition to the squad under new West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui this summer, following the signings of former Wolves captain Max Kilman for £40 million, Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville from Leeds for over £25 million, goalkeeper Wes Foderingham from Sheffield United, and Brazilian winger Luis Guilherme for £25.5 million from Palmeiras.
The Hammers finished ninth in the Premier League last season and are also looking into a potential transfer for Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
