West Ham United new striker Niclas Fullkrug is looking forward to teaming up with his new West Ham colleagues, including Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus, following his £27.5 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
In his first interview since joining the London club on a four-year deal, Fullkrug expressed his excitement about the prospect of playing alongside West Ham’s talented roster.
He highlighted Kudus as a key player and praised other creative talents in the squad, including Lucas Paquetá, Jarrod Bowen, and the recently signed Crysencio Summerville.
“I am very happy to be here and also a little bit excited,” Füllkrug said. “I can’t wait to get on the pitch with my new mates. It’s a dream because you have [Lucas] Paquetá, [Jarrod] Bowen, [Mohammed] Kudus, and now [Crysencio] Summerville as well.”
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Füllkrug believes that with such a talented group of players around him, he will have ample opportunities to score. “There are a lot of very good players who can assist me, and if I get assists then I can score. I believe I can fit into this team very well,” he added.
Kudus, who made an impressive debut season with West Ham, scored 14 goals and provided six assists in 45 games, showcasing his significant contribution to the team’s performance.