Dortmund add to striking options with Fullkrug signing from Bremen

Borussia Dortmund announced on Friday they have signed Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug from Werder Bremen.

German media reported Dortmund paid a fee of 15 million euro ($16 million) to Bremen for the 30-year-old striker.

Dortmund said he was under contract until 2026.

With 16 goals in 28 games, Fullkrug was the equal top scorer in the Bundesliga last season alongside RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku, who has since moved to Chelsea.

“We’re looking forward to a positive guy who will tear himself up for our club. BVB have ambitious goals in three competitions and we are convinced that with Niclas we are even better positioned,” sporting director Sebastian Kehl said in a statement.

“Dortmund is a very special club,” Fullkrug said in a statement “I was very happy about the offer.”

“At BVB I have the chance to develop as a player and gain new experiences.”

Dortmund were looking for additional strike power up front, particularly as

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