According to Tuesday’s reports, AC Milan is unlikely to activate the purchase option for striker Niclas Fullkrug. Consequently, the German international is expected to rejoin West Ham following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.
Fullkrug initially joined Milan on loan at the start of the January transfer window, with an option to buy reportedly set around €5 million. At the time of his arrival, Milan lacked a traditional center-forward, as Santiago Gimenez was sidelined with injury, and Massimiliano Allegri often deployed the likes of Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic, or Christopher Nkunku in that role.
Since his move to Milan on January 2nd, the German forward has participated in 16 matches for the Rossoneri but has only been a starter on three occasions. His solitary goal for either Milan or West Ham this season was scored in a 1-0 Serie A home victory against Lecce on January 18th.
The latest updates indicate that this performance has not been sufficient to persuade Milan to invest €5 million in making Fullkrug’s transfer permanent this summer.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Fullkrug will be sent back to West Ham at the end of the 2025-26 campaign. The Premier League club, in turn, is expected to seek another move for the player.
English Translation:
Milan to Send Fullkrug Back to West Ham After 2026 Loan Spell
Reports on Tuesday indicate that Milan will not activate their option to buy clause for center-forward Niclas Fullkrug, which means that the Germany international is set to return to West Ham at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.
Fullkrug joined Milan at the beginning of the January transfer window on loan with an option to buy, believed to be in the region of €5m. Milan had been without a natural or ‘traditional’ centre-forward at the time, with Santiago Gimenez out injured and Massimiliano Allegri often going with some combination of Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic or Christopher Nkunku up top.
Since joining Milan on January 2, the German has made 16 appearances for the Rossoneri but has only appeared in the starting line-up on three occasions. His only goal for either Milan or West Ham this season came in a 1-0 Serie A victory at home against Lecce on January 18.
According to the latest updates, this return has not been enough convince Milan to spend €5m to make Fullkrug’s move permanent this summer.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Fullkrug will be sent back to West Ham at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, and that the Premier League side will in turn look to move him on again.
