Niclas Fullkrug is a Hammer! West Ham confirm £27m capture from Borussia Dortmund as striker follows Crysencio Summerville to continue Julen Lopetegui's exciting summer

West Ham have announced the signing of Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal. The Hammers have reportedly paid £27 million ($34m) for the 31-year-old Germany international, who joins Luis Guilherme, Wes Foderingham, Max Kilman and Crysencio Summerville among the Premier League club's summer signings.

Fullkrug provides experience at the highest level, having played in the Champions League for Dortmund and in the World Cup for Germany. West Ham fans got a glimpse of their new striker at Euro 2024, where Fullkrug scored two goals for his country en route to the quarter-final. He works hard and should benefit from the service provided by Summerville, Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen.

The 6ft 2in striker told the club's website: "I’m delighted to be here, and I can’t wait to get out on the pitch with my new teammates. I think the Premier League is the best league in the world, and for me it is the right time to move over to England and play for a big Club like West Ham.

"The chance to play under the Head Coach [Lopetegui] is also really exciting. His playing style is important for me, and I am confident that under him I will be able to perform at my best, and score lots of goals."

Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be next through the door at the London Stadium. The Hammers have been linked with the English right-back and are reportedly pushing to complete the deal.