Striker Fullkrug exits West Ham on loan

Niclas Fullkrug in a claret West Ham shirt during a gameImage source, Getty Images
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Niclas Fullkrug has scored 14 international goals for Germany

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West Ham United striker Niclas Fullkrug has moved to Werder Bremen on a season-long loan.

The 33-year-old, who joined the Hammers for £27m from Borussia Dortmund in August 2024, scored three goals in 11 Premier League starts but spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan.

Fullkrug, a German international, returns to Werder for a third spell having also started his career with the Bundesliga club.

West Ham drew 2-2 at Burnley in their opening Championship game of the season on Sunday and host Charlton Athletic on Saturday, 22 August (15:00 BST).

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