Venezia wait for West Ham to release Fullkrug and sign Basic

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated May 26, 2026 6:27 AM ET

Lazio midfielder Toma Basic has reportedly signed a three-year deal with newly-promoted Serie A side Venezia, who are now pushing for Niclas Fullkrug, who has returned to West Ham from Milan.

Venezia are preparing for the 2026-27 Serie A campaign after earning promotion from Serie B this season.

Venezia sign Basic and wait for Fullkrug

FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Niclas Fullkrug of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan at Artemio Franchi on January 11, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, their first summer reinforcement is Lazio midfielder Basic, who has signed a three-year contract with the Lagunari.

Basic’s contract at the Stadio Olimpico expires in June, so the 29-year-old joins Venezia on a free transfer.

The newly-promoted side also hope to sign West Ham striker Fullkrug on a free transfer.

The German centre-forward has returned to the English club after a disappointing six-month loan spell at Milan, where he only scored one goal in 20 appearances.

His contract with West Ham runs out in 2028, but Venezia hope the 33-year-old will reach an agreement to terminate the deal, given that he’s not part of West Ham’s plans, and return to Italy as a free agent.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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