West Ham has officially confirmed the acquisition of German striker Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund in a transfer deal worth €23 million.
Fullkrug, 31, has committed to a four-year contract with the Premier League club. Following a successful medical examination over the weekend, the player expressed his enthusiasm about joining his new team, emphasizing his eagerness to contribute on the field.
In an interview with the club's official website, Fullkrug conveyed his excitement about playing in the Premier League and joining a prestigious club like West Ham.
He highlighted his familiarity with the Technical Director, Tim Steidten, citing their shared history at Werder Bremen.
Fullkrug also expressed admiration for the team's quality and the prospect of working under Head Coach [Lopetegui], emphasizing the importance of the coach's playing style in enabling him to deliver peak performances and score numerous goals.
Having made a noteworthy contribution to Dortmund since his transfer from Hannover last summer, Fullkrug achieved 12 Bundesliga goals in 29 starts and notably secured the winning goal in their Champions League semi-final first leg victory against PSG.
Being in top physical condition, Fullkrug is eager to engage with the devoted supporters of West Ham and to commence his contributions on the field.