Victor Boniface Transfer from Bayer 04 Leverkusen to Al Nassr
Transfermarkt reports on Al-Nassr's pursuit of Victor Boniface and their decision to sign Jhon Durán instead.
Bild reports on the collapse of Boniface's transfer to Al-Nassr and his subsequent commitment to his team. Boniface was already in agreement with Saudi club Al-Nassr, but the transfer collapsed at the last moment. After the failed transfer, Boniface announced his intention to contribute goals, assists, and energy to the team.
Bild reported on Victor Boniface's thoughts regarding his unsuccessful transfer to Al-Nassr. Boniface commented on the failed move to the Saudi club, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, noting that transfer rumors are a normal part of football and that it is flattering when major clubs show interest. Nevertheless, he stated that his current focus is entirely on Bayer Leverkusen. Despite many considerations, he expressed his love for playing at Leverkusen and his desire to give his best to the team. The unsuccessful transfer appears to have been swiftly moved past, and there is a possibility of a contract extension with Leverkusen until 2029 in the upcoming days.
Victor Boniface was poised for a winter transfer to Al-Nassr, a Saudi club, but the deal did not materialize. Instead, Al-Nassr decided to sign Jhon Duran from Aston Villa for a transfer fee of 77 million euros. As a result, Bayer Leverkusen will not receive the 70 million euro transfer fee, and Boniface will not earn the 45 million euro net salary over three years that was part of the proposed agreement. Leverkusen's coach, Xabi Alonso, confirmed that the mega-deal had collapsed and expressed his contentment with Boniface remaining at the club.
The transfer of striker Victor Boniface to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia has apparently fallen through. Bayer Leverkusen's coach, Xabi Alonso, expressed satisfaction that Boniface will stay with the club. Boniface was open to a move, but he feels comfortable at Leverkusen and is ready to fight for his position. The club would have received around 70 million euros for the transfer, but Al-Nassr has decided to pursue Jhon Duran from Aston Villa instead.
Al Nassr has reached an agreement with the current club for Victor Boniface's transfer, but Jhon Durán is preferred over him.
The transfer of Leverkusen's striker Victor Boniface to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr is verbally agreed upon, with a transfer fee close to 70 million euros. The Nigerian international has already successfully passed the medical examination. However, the written contract has yet to be signed, leaving the transfer uncertain. Reports from Sky and kicker confirm this situation. Al-Nassr is also in negotiations with another club, which adds uncertainty to Boniface's transfer.
The transfer of Nigerian forward Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen to Al Nassr has not been finalized yet, even though all modalities have been agreed upon. Bayer Leverkusen expressed surprise over the deal not being documented in writing. Boniface has successfully passed his medical examination and is anticipated to receive a substantial salary increase, with Sky reporting that his net salary would be 15 million euros. Nevertheless, from Leverkusen's viewpoint, the transfer might still fall through if it is not completed soon, as Al Nassr is also negotiating to sign Jhon Durán as an alternative.
Kicker reports on the potential transfer of Victor Boniface to Al-Nassr. Victor Boniface is in discussions with Al-Nassr and missed Bayer Leverkusen's final training before the Champions League match against Sparta Prague. Bayer Leverkusen confirmed the transfer talks, and the transfer fee could exceed 50 million Euros if the deal is completed. Boniface posted and later deleted an Instagram post suggesting the transfer's inevitability.
Kicker reports on Victor Boniface's potential move before the Champions League match against Sparta Prague. Victor Boniface was not present at the final training before the Champions League match against Sparta Prague. Bayer 04 Leverkusen confirmed that the striker is 'in talks with another club.' Indications suggest that the deal between the German club and the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr might be in advanced stages.
Al Nassr is enticing Victor Boniface with a lucrative offer. Representatives from Saudi Arabia are in Germany for negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen. Bayer might accept an offer starting from 50 million euros due to Boniface's injury history and the current form of Patrik Schick.
Victor Boniface has reportedly agreed to a premature contract extension with Bayer Leverkusen, which will keep him at the club until 2029. His annual salary is said to have been doubled from three to six million euros. However, he is not deemed unsellable. Al Nassr has initiated negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen regarding Boniface's potential transfer. It has been reported that representatives from Al Nassr are currently in Germany to hold discussions with both the player and the club. Al Nassr is in search of a new offensive partner for Cristiano Ronaldo, as their current striker, Talisca, is anticipated to transfer to Fenerbahce. Bayer Leverkusen is reportedly open to negotiations for Boniface, starting at a price of 50 million euros. The transfer window in Saudi Arabia is set to close on January 31, while the German transfer window remains open until February 3.
Al Nassr is making a late attempt to secure Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen as a replacement for Anderson Talisca, who is set to join Fenerbahçe. It is reported that negotiations between Al Nassr and Bayer Leverkusen have already started. The 24-year-old Boniface has a contract with Leverkusen until mid-2028. Boniface has been noted for his significant contribution to Leverkusen's historic league title last season and has scored six goals with one assist in ten competitive matches this season. He recently returned from a hamstring injury and was on the bench for Leverkusen's last two matches.
Al-Nassr, the team where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, is reportedly interested in acquiring Victor Boniface as a striker during the winter transfer window. Bayer 04 Leverkusen's management had initially intended to have a quiet transfer period, but the interest from Al-Nassr might alter those plans. Should Al-Nassr decide to present an offer that is difficult to refuse, surpassing 50 million euros, Bayer might feel obliged to sell Boniface. Bayer's decision would also hinge on their ability to secure a suitable replacement for Boniface, especially considering the current performance of striker Patrik Schick. Bayer had invested around 20 million euros to purchase Boniface from the Belgian club Union St. Gilloise in 2023, meaning a sale could result in a significant profit.
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