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Victor Boniface Joins Werder Bremen on Loan

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SV Werder Bremen have secured Victor Boniface on loan from fellow Bundesliga side Bayer 04 Leverkusen. SVW’s head of professional football Peter Niemeyer confirmed the deal on Monday evening. “We’re delighted that we’ve been able to complete this loan deal and secure Victor’s services. He has delivered brilliant performances in the Bundesliga and shown the qualities he has at his disposal. We’re certain that he can build on those while here with us,” said Peter Niemeyer. Head coach Horst Steffen also believes that the striker will strengthen the team significantly. “Victor is incredibly strong physically, is a very good finisher and has good pace. He shone as both a goalscorer and a creator during Bayer’s title-winning season. I’m certain that he can be a huge asset to our group this campaign.” The striker is looking forward to pulling on the SVW shirt. “My discussions with the club convinced me to make this move to Werder. I want my performances to contribute to us achieving our aims as a group this season. I’m looking forward to being part of my new team and to my time at Werder.” Victor Boniface joins off the back of 32 goals in 61 competitive games for Bayer Leverkusen. He previously netted 17 times in 51 matches for Union Saint-Gilloise. He played for Norwegian sideBodø/Glimt prior to his move to Belgium, scoring 23 goals in 66 games. The 24-year-old has also been capped 13 times by Nigeria.

AC Milan in Talks to Sign Victor Boniface

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Milan are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface. The Nigerian came close to leaving his Bundesliga club in January after reaching an agreement to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassri, but they instead opted to sign Jhon Duran. Bayer Leverkusen would have collected around €60m to sell Boniface to Al-Nassr in January and although no figures have been mentioned regarding Milan’s finances, the 24-year-old holds a Transfermarkt value of €40m. But as reported last month, Bayer Leverkusen appear open to selling Boniface this summer and hope to receive around €50m. Speaking to Bild, Emefie Aneke Atta, agent of Boniface, said: “Victor has ended the season after his trip to the national team. He’s on vacation now, will train hard during his vacation, and then return for preseason. There’s a new coach, a new setup, but still a very good team that’s back in the Champions League. Victor and I have never discussed a transfer.” As reported by Tavolieri, Boniface has opened the door to a permanent move’ to Milan. It’s also unclear as to how the former Union SG forward features in Erik ten Hag’s plans with the Dutchman’s preferred No. 9 being Patrik Schick, while the club are working on a deal for Christian Kofane.

Leverkusen: Boniface stay amid Saudi bid

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Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Wednesday that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set to stay at the club following reports of a possible transfer to Saudi Arabia. Boniface had been left out of the squad in Leverkusen’s preparations for their 2-0 win over Sparta Prague in the Champions League on Wednesday, and Alonso had said Tuesday it was due to talks with an unnamed club. German media had reported the negotiations were with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, and involved a fee of €70 million euros ($73 million). “He will train again tomorrow. I believe he is staying with us,” Alonso said when asked about Boniface after the win over Sparta. “So I have to say that I am satisfied, I am happy.” Alonso said Boniface could play Sunday against TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga and added: “He is comfortable here, so I don’t believe that this is a big stress for him.” The apparent collapse of a possible Boniface transfer could remove one obstacle for a move to Saudi Arabia for Aston Villa striker Jhon Durán. He has also been linked with Al Nassr and was an unused substitute in Villa’s 4-2 win over Celtic on Wednesday. Boniface hasn’t played since November because of injury, but had been on the bench for Leverkusen’s last two games before Wednesday.

Al-Nassr reaches agreement to sign Victor Boniface

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Al-Nassr have reached an agreement worth around €60m to sign Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface, according to Sky Germany. The Nigerian becomes the club’s second most expensive departure in their history after Kai Havertz’ move to Chelsea for €80m in 2020. Boniface has already passed a medical with the Saudi club and will earn a reported €15m per season. Although an official confirmation from the club’s is still pending, this transfer should be made official before Friday’s deadline. It’s brings an to Boniface’s time in Germany after joining Die Werkself from Union Saint-Gilloise for €21.7m in July 2022. In his 18 months at the club, Boniface has scored 29 goals and created 11 in 49 games across all competitions, but has also missed a substantial amount through injury. Although not a like-for-like replacement, Bayer 04 are working on a deal to sign Aston Villa’s Emil Buendia on loan for the remainder of the season with a reported purchase option, while Brighton’s Evan Ferguson is also an option for the Bundesliga champions.

Boniface in talks to leave Leverkusen -Alonso

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Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Tuesday striker Victor Boniface is in talks to leave the club in the current transfer window. Sky Germany have reported Boniface, 24, is set for a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, for a transfer fee in excess of 50 million euros ($52 million). Boniface arrived in Leverkusen from Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise 18 months ago for 20 million euros. He has scored 29 goals and laid on 11 assists in 49 matches for the club, but has not played since picking up a hamstring injury on international duty in November. The Nigeria striker missed training ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Sparta Prague. “There are discussions with the club and we need to wait. We’re preparing without Boni,” Alonso told reporters Tuesday. “We will see. We need to wait a bit more but our preparation is with the rest of our squad who are ready and fit and in good shape at the moment. “It’s the last Champions League game and that’s our focus.” Alonso revealed Leverkusen were “getting close” to signing more players during the winter window and added: “I’m very satisfied with the squad and with our quality… and will be (at the end of the window).” In Boniface’s absence Patrik Schick has returned to form for Leverkusen with 13 goals in his past nine league games. Schick said Tuesday a possible Boniface departure “doesn’t change very much… I’ve always been focused on myself and I’m not looking at anyone else. “I’ll keep going like I have and whether Victor is here or not.” The 29-year-old Schick came through the youth system at Sparta Prague and said with a smile he was looking forward to some extra attention from the visiting fans. “It will be fun — I expect them to insult me from the stands.”

Al-Nassr opens Victor Boniface talks

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Al-Nassr representatives are in Germany to discuss a potential deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface, according to Fabrizio Romano. The delegation will undergo talks with both the club and the player as they try to negotiate a deal to bring the forward to the Saudi Pro League. It’s been heavily reported that the Nigerian international is top of Al-Nassr’s transfer list alongside Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran. As previously reported by GGFN, Leverkusen are open to selling Boniface leave this month for a fee of around €50m. The Nigerian is currently on the way back from a thigh injury that he picked up during the November international break. Boniface was in great form before his injury however since then, he has lost his place to Patrik Schick who is looking back to his best. Boniface was one of the Bundesliga’s leading goal scorers last season but has since been plagued with several injuries.

Boniface suffers thigh injury

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Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is set to miss “a few games” after returning from international duty with a leg injury, coach Xabi Alonso said Friday. “He’s got a small injury in his thigh muscle, it’s a shame,” Alonso told reporters ahead of Saturday’s home clash with Heidenheim. Nigerian media reported Boniface could miss the remainder of 2024 but Alonso was optimistic the striker would be back soon. “He won’t be there tomorrow or against Salzburg (Champions League). “We hope he will play again this year. We have to wait and see, but it’s not going to be six or eight weeks.” Forward Patrik Schick, who has started just twice in the league this season, is expected to step up in the Nigerian’s absence. “He is always ready — we don’t just need him now, but always.” The defending champions, who did not lose a game in Germany last year on the way to an unbeaten league and cup double, have stuttered this season. Leverkusen are currently in fourth, nine points behind league leaders Bayern Munich. Alonso’s men have dropped 13 points so far this season, one more than the 12 they leaked in the entirety of the last campaign. Boniface is Leverkusen’s highest scorer in the league, with six goals and an assist in 10 games.

AFCONQ: Eguavoen names Boniface, Iheanacho, benches Osimhen for Rwanda clash

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Interim head coach Austin Eguavoen has named Victor Boniface and Kelechi Iheanacho to lead the Super Eagles attack against the Amavubis of Rwanda in today’s AFCON 2025 deadrubber qualifying clash. In the absence of Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye will be in goal while Bright Osayi-Samuel, Gabriel Osho, William Troost Ekong are in the heart of defence. Bruno Onyemachi, Frank Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi, and Moses Simon are saddled with midfield role. The substitutes are; Amas Obasogie, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Calvin Bassey, Victor Osimhen, Sadiq Umar, Jamilu Collins and Samuel Chukwueze. The tie is slated to kick off at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium at 5pm Nigeria time.