It is no secret that Niclas Fullkrug has struggled since his move to AC Milan, and the German will return to West Ham in the summer, once his loan deal is over.
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There were suggestions that Milan could make a move for Fullkrug as a low-cost physical option for next season, perhaps as someone to alternate with a big-money signing in the summer. However, those chances have become slim recently.
Fullkrug’s fate decided
When Fullkrug arrived, he entered the Rossoneri picture with little excitement. Indeed, most overlooked him and what he may bring to the club over the course of his loan deal. So, many will not be too surprised as to how it’s gone.
Playing 13 times, he has only managed to score one goal. However, he has struggled with injury issues, notably breaking his toe early on, and since then, he has struggled to get up to full fitness. Additionally, his role has only ever been as a sub; he has never really been seen as more.
So, it is not too much of a surprise that Nicolo Schira reports that he will not be signed permanently in the summer, as Radio Rossonera relays. Instead, he will return to England, with the Diavolo not looking to make use of their €5 million clause.