AC Milan have officially signed German striker Niclas Füllkrug from West Ham United on a loan deal until the end of the 2025/26 season, the Serie A club confirmed on Friday, January 2, 2026.
The agreement includes an option to make the transfer permanent, although the exact financial terms were not disclosed by the club.
Füllkrug, 32, has been assigned the No. 9 shirt and is registered to play in Serie A immediately.
AC Milan said the striker “will be available for selection for upcoming matches,” without providing further details on his role in the squad.
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The forward joins Milan following a spell in the Premier League with West Ham, where he faced challenges with form and fitness.
The loan move provides Füllkrug with the opportunity to continue his career in Italy.
AC Milan’s announcement marks the first confirmed signing of the January 2026 transfer window for the club.