Atletico Madrid looking to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug
According to Bild, Atlético Madrid are preparing a €30 million bid for Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Füllkrug.
On 31 August 2023, Borussia Dortmund secured Füllkrug on a three-year contract for a reported fee of €15 million, with an additional €2 million in potential add-ons.
Since joining Borussia Dortmund, Niclas Füllkrug has made a significant impact. In 43 appearances for the club, he has scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists. His performance on the field has solidified his reputation as a proficient striker. Furthermore, Füllkrug has also made notable contributions to the German national team, scoring an impressive 13 goals in 21 appearances.
Recently, it was reported that AC Milan had entered discussions with the German international about a potential transfer to the San Siro. However, Atlético Madrid now appears poised to surpass the Italian club in the race to sign Füllkrug this summer.
The internal decision to pursue the 31-year-old striker has reportedly been agreed upon, as has the transfer fee of €30 million. This deal would allow Borussia Dortmund to nearly double their investment in Füllkrug, having signed him for €17 million the previous summer.
Atlético Madrid’s interest in Füllkrug is driven by their need to replace Álvaro Morata, who recently transferred to AC Milan. Diego Simeone, Atlético’s head coach, is reportedly impressed with Füllkrug’s finishing skills. Simeone envisions Füllkrug making a significant impact off the bench, similar to the effect he had for Germany during Euro 2024.
The prospective move underscores Atlético’s strategic approach to strengthening their squad. Füllkrug’s proven track record both in the Bundesliga and on the international stage makes him an appealing candidate for Atlético Madrid. His ability to consistently find the back of the net and his experience playing at the highest levels of competition align well with Atlético’s ambitions.
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As the transfer window progresses, the potential move of Niclas Füllkrug to Atlético Madrid will be closely monitored by fans and analysts. The transfer would mark a significant shift in Füllkrug’s career, providing him with the opportunity to compete in La Liga under the guidance of a highly regarded coach like Diego Simeone.
For Borussia Dortmund, the transfer represents a lucrative deal that could facilitate further investments in their squad. The nearly doubled profit from Füllkrug’s sale would provide Dortmund with financial flexibility to pursue other strategic acquisitions.
Atlético Madrid’s potential signing of Niclas Füllkrug highlights the dynamic nature of the summer transfer market. Füllkrug’s impressive performances for both Borussia Dortmund and the German national team have made him a highly sought-after player.
The coming weeks will be pivotal in determining whether Füllkrug will continue his career in the Spanish capital, marking a new chapter for both the player and the clubs involved.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
