Transfer: Boniface Breaks Silence As Move To Al Nassr Falls Through
Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface, has said he remains committed to the German club, despite his failed move to Al Nassr.
Boniface’s proposed move to the Saudi Pro League collapsed after the club decided to sign Aston Villa forward Jhon Durán instead.
Al Nassr’s negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Victor Boniface had been progressing, with a Saudi delegation stationed in Germany since Monday to finalize terms. However, the deal ultimately fell through, leaving Boniface’s move dead in the water.
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However, out of the blue, the Riyadh-based side turned their attention to Durán, reaching an agreement with Aston Villa for the 21-year-old forward.
Had Boniface moved to Al Nassr instead of Durán, he would have reportedly seen his annual salary rise from €2 million to a staggering €15 million.
Speaking to SportsBoom, however, Victor Boniface insisted he is unbothered by such calculations.
“Transfer rumours are normal in football. It’s always flattering when big clubs show interest, but my focus right now is 100% on Bayer Leverkusen,” he said.
“A lot of calculations have also happened here and there, but I love playing here, and I want to give my best to the team. What happens in the future will happen, but for now, my mind is only on helping Leverkusen achieve our goals.”
Boniface, who joined Leverkusen from Union Saint-Gilloise in 2023 for €20m, recently signed a contract extension until 2029, making him one of the club’s highest earners.
