GdS: €500k of valuables prised from a safe – more details on Füllkrug robbery emerge

Niclas Füllkrug’s adjustment to Milan hasn’t gone smoothly, at least in terms of matters away from the football field.

The striker – still looking for a more permanent home – was the victim of a robbery in his hotel room near the Fiera Milano City Exhibition Centre. Only this morning, January 17, did the German notice several valuables stolen from his safe, worth €500,000.

La Gazzetta dello Sort report that luxury watches and jewellery were among the items taken. One or more individuals broke into his room between Wednesday and Thursday, while he was away for the Como match, and forced open the safe.

Police officers and the Milan Police Headquarters’ forensic team responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing. This afternoon, a complaint was filed by a Milan official accompanying Füllkrug who arrived on loan from West Ham at the beginning of the window.

Fullkrug will be on the bench against Lecce tomorrow because he’s still struggling with a toe injury. He’s not been fortunate in the recent period, therefore.

At least he can console himself with the praise of his coach, Max Allegri, who complimented him on his spirits: “He came with a broken toe in half, he wanted to come by force, and he made himself available. Players like that inspire others.”