Reports emanating from the Italian peninsula and verified by GoalZaza indicate that Niclas Füllkrug, the German international currently on loan at AC...
Reports emanating from the Italian peninsula and verified by GoalZaza indicate that Niclas Füllkrug, the German international currently on loan at AC Milan from West Ham United, may be preparing for a permanent move away from the Premier League. The powers that be at Venezia FC have identified the 31 year old striker as a prime target for their summer transfer window, believing his clinical finishing and aerial prowess will give a good account of themselves in their push for Serie A stability. Füllkrug, who joined the Hammers from Borussia Dortmund for a fee in the region of. ��4.2 billion last summer, has found his opportunities limited at the San Siro due to a persistent Achilles complaint and stiff competition. In the scheme of things, a switch to the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo offers the forward a chance to rediscover his rhythm as a senior frontman, with Venezia. �s management ready to offer him the lion. �s share of attacking responsibilities. The player. �s camp has not ruled out the prospect, and GoalZaza understands that discussions are at an advanced stage. Should this transfer materialize, it will be interesting to see how the Nigerian internationals plying their trade in Italy, such as Victor Osimhen at Napoli and Ademola Lookman at Atalanta, assess the challenge. At the end of the day, Füllkrug. �s physical style of football could make Venezia a formidable opponent in the Derby del Nord. In Lagos, where viewing centres in Surulere and Ikeja are buzzing with midweek Serie A matches, the news has sparked heated debate. Fans who recall Füllkrug. �s heroics for Germany at the World Cup argue that his experience will be vital for Venezia, while others joke that the former Werder Bremen man must be careful not to end up like other European strikers who lost their spark after a brief Milan spell. Either way, the chatter over cold bottles of Maltina and plates of suya promises to be lively as the summer window approaches.
