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 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 believe the workforce I’ve come into has an enormous quantity of high quality, a variety of power, togetherness, good power,” Fullkrug mentioned firstly of his first Milan on Friday.
“I used to be impressed by the power after the sport we gained in opposition to Cagliari, I noticed it within the dressing room, and that’s telling. With my character and the best way that I’m, I believe I can slot in nicely.
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“I wish to assist the workforce to the most effective of my potential. It’s a terrific second for me to come back to Milan.”
“The workforce has helped me settle in. It’s a extremely optimistic group with a variety of optimistic power. 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 relaxed 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 objectives. I’ve by no means had it prior to now, other than with Germany. I do know it bears a sure weight. Gamers of monumental 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 just a little preview of what it’s prefer 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 comfortable 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, nevertheless it was a very good night time. There will probably be glorious 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 variety of video games out of curiosity earlier than I acquired right here. I adopted Serie A and naturally, Milan as nicely. I knew how the workforce performs and the possibilities I must succeed on this workforce. I’m completely different to the opposite strikers within the squad. The standard is big in our attacking division.
“I believe I convey a bodily presence, occupying the world, and that may assist the workforce 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 ways with Allegri and recommendation from Ibrahimovic
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 08: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, offers the workforce directions throughout 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 of 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 let you know what the coach says, I can’t reply that. The coach will discipline whichever workforce has the most effective 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 workforce wins, not the person. It may be potential to have an even bigger influence in 20-Half-hour than you do taking part in from the beginning typically. Enjoying three up entrance might be an choice. We would like a optimistic end result on Sunday to remain close to the highest.”
And on the conversations he has had with Rossoneri advisor Ibrahimovic, Fullkrug mentioned: “I’ve already met Zlatan. I had the pleasure of talking to him and exchanging just a few jokes. I watched him lots after I was youthful. He was an all-round striker. He gave me some recommendation, some ideas and advised me what he expects from me.”
Modric enchantment, German heritage in Serie A, Milan 1-1 Genoa
PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Luka Modric of AC Milan appears on throughout 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’ve got very robust gamers in our workforce. Modric has a lot expertise. I performed in opposition to him within the Champions League ultimate two years in the past. I’m struck by his dedication each within the offensive part and out of possession.
“However we now have a variety of worthwhile gamers. I believe I can type a very good understanding with the wing-backs and in addition with Nkunku, Pulisic and Leao. We are able to 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 all the time had a particular place in my thoughts,” he mentioned. “There are many Germans who’ve performed right here, like Klose, Voller and Bierhoff. Rudi speaks very nicely of Italy. Bierhoff mentioned I might do nicely right here.
“I believe Serie A is a league that fits my qualities. It’s a league that matches me nicely when it comes to the membership, the approach to life. 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 : His San Siro debut. Reporters requested whether or not he felt he ought to have been awarded a penalty within the closing levels.
“There have been a few completely different conditions,” he mentioned. “The selections went in opposition to 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 throughout 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 a minimum of go to VAR, nevertheless it didn’t go as I believed. We had the possibilities to win anyway, we will’t blame the referee.”
And are the Milan squad genuinely interested by profitable the Scudetto this season?
“I believe it’s proper to speak publicly in regards to the Champions League aim. We missed out on it final yr, and this membership has to symbolize Italy in Europe. We’ve got to concentrate on each recreation. The issues on a extra distant horizon aren’t of curiosity to us. The following aim is Fiorentina. Getting three factors there means three extra in direction of the ultimate aim.”
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 objectives from 26 appearances over 18 months.
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“With Werder and with BVB and the nationwide workforce, issues have been going nice for these three or 4 years. I used to be taking part in commonly, scoring and getting assists. That’s the extent I wish to get again to. I wish to be accessible and contribute with objectives and good performances,” he defined.
“West Ham wasn’t a straightforward 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 throughout 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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“Issues didn’t work out for me in England, however I hope to show the web page. I really feel recent, match. I’ve felt good over the past two video games. The medical workforce in Milan have helped me, they’ve given me a wonderful coaching program.
“The sensation is sweet, I hope it continues like this as a result of then I’ll you’ll want to rating objectives. What number of, I don’t know. If the ball lands within the field, I’ll attempt to put it at the back of the online. We’ll see what number of on the finish of the season, however I hope to attain some large objectives.”
Staying at Milan completely and World Cup hopes
In the direction of the tip of his press convention, Fullkrug was requested if he hopes to remain on at Milan past the tip of the 2025-26 marketing campaign.
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“Sure, in fact,” he admitted. “I got here right here and didn’t go anyplace else as a result of Mila unconvinced me and I needed to come back right here. I really feel utterly comfy. It’s a workforce that has an enormous emotional pull, it’s a well-supported membership. I wish to play for the massive groups, for me it’s a very good little bit of strain to handle. I hope to hold on like this sooner or later.
“It’s good to play for a workforce that’s profitable and that’s by no means glad with a draw. We’re the favourites in a variety of video games and we now have to reside as much as that. That takes a variety of work, however this can be a workforce that desires to tackle that position and I really feel well-suited to it.
Niclas Füllkrug of Germany celebrates as he acknowledges the followers after the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Switzerland and Germany at Frankfurt Enviornment on June 23, 2024 in Frankfurt am Fundamental, Germany. (Picture by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Pictures)
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And on whether or not he hopes to play for Germany on the World Cup in the summertime, Fullkrug mentioned: “I’ve put in good performances for the nationwide workforce, however I misplaced a little bit of momentum as I needed to flip down call-ups due to accidents. I hope to be accessible to them regularly once more and to have the ability to proceed the place I left off.
“I’ve a very good goalscoring ratio for the nationwide workforce, I really like Germany and that’s an enormous aim for me.”