Niclas Fullkrug has shared his first impressions after becoming a member of Milan, has talked about his discussions with Max Allegri and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and has defined the place he thinks issues went flawed for him at West Ham throughout his introductory press convention on Friday afternoon.
The Germany worldwide grew to become the primary signing of the Serie A switch window when he joined Milan on mortgage with an possibility to purchase from West Ham on January 2. He had already been coaching with the Rossoneri for the week main as much as his unveiling, and has since gone on to make two Serie A appearances within the week since.
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On Friday, he sat down for his introductory press convention in entrance of the media.
Fullkrug’s first impressions after becoming a member of Milan
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 08: Niclas Fuellkrug of AC Milan applauds the followers after the Serie A match between AC Milan and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
“I feel the staff I’ve come into has an enormous quantity of high quality, a number of vitality, togetherness, good vitality,” Fullkrug stated firstly of his first Milan press convention on Friday.
“I used to be impressed by the vitality after the sport we received towards Cagliari, I noticed it within the dressing room, and that’s telling. With my character and the best way that I’m, I feel I can slot in nicely.
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“I wish to assist the staff to one of the best of my skill. It’s an excellent second for me to come back to Milan.”
“The staff has helped me settle in. It’s a very optimistic group with a number of optimistic vitality. It was very straightforward to slot in, my teammates made me really feel very welcome. I’m in a position to give my finest in coaching as a result of I felt comfy immediately.”
Fullkrug defined why he determined to take the no.9 shirt for the primary time in his membership profession.
“For me, the no.9 is synonymous with targets. I’ve by no means had it up to now, aside from with Germany. I do know it bears a sure weight. Gamers of huge qualities have worn it right here in Milan and I hope to reside as much as it.”
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And the way does Fullkrug really feel in regards to the prospect of taking part in in San Siro regularly?
“I performed right here with Dortmund two years in the past, so I already had a bit of preview of what it’s wish to play right here, however now, with a Milan shirt. This membership has a magical aura, it’s magical to play for Milan in San Siro. I’m very joyful to have gotten right here and I’m grateful for this chance.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: A normal view of the stadium mirrored in rainwater previous to the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Spherical of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Pictures)
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“The followers have welcomed me actually positively. I might have appreciated to have scored already, but it surely was night time. There shall be wonderful ones sooner or later, I’m positive.”
The German assured that Serie A soccer will not be a brand new phenomenon to him.
“I’ve already watched a number of video games out of curiosity earlier than I bought right here. I adopted Serie A and naturally, Milan as nicely. I knew how the staff performs and the possibilities I must succeed on this staff. I’m completely different to the opposite strikers within the squad. The standard is big in our attacking division.
“I feel I carry a bodily presence, occupying the realm, and that may assist the staff in plenty of conditions. Throughout the first two video games, I’ve realised that I’ve to battle with the opposing defenders. Hopefully you’ve seen that I’m able to do it and am ready to sacrifice myself.”
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Speaking techniques with Allegri and recommendation from Ibrahimovic
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 08: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, offers the staff directions in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Milan have largely lined up in a 3-5-2 this season, however reporters have been eager to ask Fullkrug if his presence means the potential for an attacking trio together with Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic.
He replied: “To start with, I’ve to make it clear that I can’t inform you what the coach says, I can’t reply that. The coach will discipline whichever staff has one of the best probability of profitable.
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“Allegri has a lot expertise. He’s in a position to adapt the form relying on the gamers. It’s vital that the staff wins, not the person. It may be doable to have a much bigger impression in 20-Half-hour than you do taking part in from the beginning typically. Enjoying three up entrance may very well be an possibility. We wish a optimistic end result on Sunday to remain close to the highest.”
And on the conversations he has had with Rossoneri advisor Ibrahimovic, Fullkrug stated: “I’ve already met Zlatan. I had the pleasure of talking to him and exchanging just a few jokes. I watched him loads after I was youthful. He was an all-round striker. He gave me some recommendation, some ideas and instructed me what he expects from me.”
Modric attraction, German heritage in Serie A, Milan 1-1 Genoa
PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Luka Modric of AC Milan appears to be like on in the course of the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and AC Milan at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 08, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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To little shock, the Ballon d’Or-winning Luka Modric is the star attraction of the present Milan dressing room.
“We now have very robust gamers in our staff. Modric has a lot expertise. I performed towards him within the Champions League closing two years in the past. I’m struck by his dedication each within the offensive part and out of possession.
“However we have now a number of invaluable gamers. I feel I can type understanding with the wing-backs and likewise with Nkunku, Pulisic and Leao. We will type a trident and play in good concord with one another.”
And why did Fullkrug resolve to maneuver to Italy at this stage of his profession?
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“Italy has at all times had a particular place in my thoughts,” he stated. “There are many Germans who’ve performed right here, like Klose, Voller and Bierhoff. Rudi speaks very nicely of Italy. Bierhoff stated I might do nicely right here.
“I feel Serie A is a league that fits my qualities. It’s a league that matches me nicely by way of the membership, the life-style. I couldn’t say no to Milan at this stage.”
Fullkrug has already made two Serie A appearances since becoming a member of Milan, together with in Thursday night time’s chaotic 1-1 draw with Genoa: His San Siro debut. Reporters requested whether or not he felt he ought to have been awarded a penalty within the closing phases.
“There have been a few completely different conditions,” he stated. “The selections went towards us, with out eager to accuse the referee of something in fact.
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 08: Nicolae Stanciu of Genoa misses from the penalty spot in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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“Issues have been a bit unsure. I took a stamp from the opponent. I used to be positive there could be a penalty for us, or that the referee would at the least go to VAR, but it surely didn’t go as I assumed. We had the possibilities to win anyway, we will’t blame the referee.”
And are the Milan squad genuinely enthusiastic about profitable the Scudetto this season?
“I feel it’s proper to speak publicly in regards to the Champions League purpose. We missed out on it final 12 months, and this membership has to signify Italy in Europe. We now have to deal with each sport. The issues on a extra distant horizon aren’t of curiosity to us. The subsequent purpose is Fiorentina. Getting three factors there means three extra in the direction of the ultimate purpose.”
The place did issues go flawed at West Ham?
Fullkrug went on to talk overtly about his underwhelming stint within the Premier League: A spell which introduced simply three targets from 26 appearances over 18 months.
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“With Werder and with BVB and the nationwide staff, issues have been going nice for these three or 4 years. I used to be taking part in often, scoring and getting assists. That’s the extent I wish to get again to. I wish to be accessible and contribute with targets and good performances,” he defined.
“West Ham wasn’t a simple place. I got here in after a really lengthy season, with 57 video games. I couldn’t put together nicely in pre-season due to the EUROs. I moved to West Ham with out with the ability to put together on a bodily degree.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 22: Niclas Fullkrug of West Ham United in the course of the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on August 22, 2025 in London, England. (Picture by Justin Setterfield/Getty Pictures)
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