Füllkrug Joins Milan on Loan From West Ham, Debut Awaited Later Tonight

Niclas Füllkrug has officially joined AC Milan on a loan deal from West Ham United, with an option to make the move permanent for €5 million at the end of the season. The 32-year-old German striker has already started training with his new teammates and is expected to make his debut tonight against Cagliari in the Serie A match.

Füllkrug, who wore the number 9 jersey at West Ham, will don the same number for AC Milan. Manager Massimiliano Allegri is planning to include him in the squad for tonight's match, and he's likely to start on the bench.

The German striker has struggled with form and fitness, scoring just three goals in 29 appearances for West Ham. However, Allegri believes Füllkrug's physical presence and experience will add depth to Milan's attack.

Füllkrug's move to Milan is seen as a strategic signing, given his aerial prowess and ability to hold up play. He'll provide competition for strikers like Santiago Giménez and Olivier Giroud.