Niclas Füllkrug is heading back to Germany, with West Ham United confirming the striker's departure on a season-long loan to Werder Bremen, as reported by BBC News.

The move takes the forward back to the club where he made his name before his switch to English football, giving him the chance to rediscover regular first-team action away from the Premier League.

Details on the length of his Hammers contract and any potential option for Werder Bremen to sign him permanently were not disclosed in the report. GoalPoles will bring further updates on Füllkrug's move as they emerge.