Report: Füllkrug close to return to Bremen

Werder Bremen have secured the return of German forward Niclas Füllkrug from West Ham on a one-season loan, according to a statement released on Tuesday. The Bundesliga club expressed delight at being able to bring Füllkrug back to the fold. Füllkrug was emphatic in his desire to rejoin Werder, stating that he knew the Bundesliga inside out and could make an immediate impact for the club, as stated by the club's head of professional football, Peter Niemeyer.

Füllkrug's professional journey began at Werder Bremen's youth academy, where he had his most recent stint between 2019 and 2023 before moving to Borussia Dortmund. He was subsequently sold to West Ham in 2024, where he played on loan at AC Milan following his time in the Premier League. Unfortunately, Füllkrug has been hindered by injuries and the loss of his position in the Germany national team since his move to the Premier League.

Despite these setbacks, Niemeyer remains optimistic about Füllkrug's prospects upon his return to Werder.

Reports suggest that Füllkrug had to forego a significant portion of his salary to facilitate the loan move. Füllkrug himself acknowledged his fondness for Werder, expressing his willingness to make financial sacrifices to secure the loan deal. He emphasized that playing for Werder again was of paramount importance to him.