Victor Boniface’s highly anticipated transfer to Al Nassr has fallen through, with the Saudi club opting to sign Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán instead.
Despite reports suggesting the deal was nearly finalized, Al Nassr never gave the green light, and Boniface will now remain at Bayer Leverkusen.
This development comes as a surprise, given the seriousness and the significant financial package reportedly offered to Boniface.
A delegation from the Saudi club had traveled to Germany to tie up the deal.
The 24-year-old Nigerian striker was poised to become one of the highest-paid players in the Saudi Pro League, with a potential weekly earnings of 2.5 billion Naira.
Boniface’s impressive performance record at Bayer Leverkusen, where he scored eight goals in 15 matches this season, made him a sought-after player.
For now, Boniface will continue to play for Bayer Leverkusen, and fans will be eager to see how this development affects his performance on the pitch.
Boniface won the Bundesliga title with the Bundesliga club in 2024.
Facts about Victor Boniface
Born on December 23, 2000, in Akure, Ondo State, Boniface’s football journey began at Real Sapphire Academy in Lagos, where he showcased exceptional talent, leading to his move to Europe.
Boniface lost his mother at a young age due to an accident and was raised by his grandparents in a military barracks in Ondo State.
He began his professional career at Real Sapphire before moving to Bodo/Glimt in Norway, where he won two Elitserien titles.
He then played for Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium before joining Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.
Boniface earned his first call-up to the Super Eagles in September 2023 and made his debut on September 10, 2023.
He became the first player to score a hat-trick for a Norwegian club in UEFA club competitions since 2007 and won the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award for four consecutive months.
Known for his ability to score, dribble, and control long balls, he earns €38,462 per week and has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
