West Ham United has confirmed the departure of Niclas Füllkrug to Werder Bremen. The 33-year-old striker returns on loan without an option to buy. Füllkrug will fly to Germany today, with his medical scheduled for Tuesday.
What happened?
BREAKING | Niclas Füllkrug to Werder Bremen - DONE DEAL Full agreement reached with West Ham United. Füllkrug will fly to Germany today. His medical is scheduled for Tuesday. The 33 y/o striker returns on loan without an option to buy and is willing to waive part of his salary.
Why it matters for West Ham United
The departure of Füllkrug comes as a surprise, given his recent performances for the Hammers. The striker has scored 46 goals this season, but his loan deal to Werder Bremen has been confirmed. This move may impact West Ham United's title race, as they are currently 46 points behind leaders Arsenal.
What comes next?
West Ham United will now focus on finding a replacement for Füllkrug. The club is currently sidelined by K. Lamadrid and T. Soucek. With the new season underway, the Hammers will need to regroup and find a way to overcome their current challenges.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 18th in Premier League, 39 pts, 10W-9D-19L from 38 games, recent form WLLLW. Goals this season: 46 scored, 65 conceded (-19 goal difference). Currently sidelined: K. Lamadrid, T. Soucek.
