Victor Boniface's move to Al Nassr fall in

IKEJA, Nigeria - Jan. 31, 2025 - PRLog -- Victor Okoh Boniface is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Nigeria national team. Victor Okoh Boniface, born December 23, 2000, is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. His career highlights include significant transfers and a prominent role within Leverkusen's lineup.

Victor Boniface's anticipated transfer to Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr has collapsed after the club decided to sign Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran instead. The Saudi outfit secured the Colombian striker in a blockbuster €77m deal, including add-ons, effectively ending their pursuit of the Nigerian international. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, negotiations for Boniface had been progressing, with a Saudi delegation stationed in Germany since Monday to finalise terms.

However, Al Nassr ultimately opted against completing the transfer, leaving Boniface's move dead in the water. In a swift pivot, the Riyadh-based side turned their attention to Duran, securing an agreement with Aston Villa.

The 21-year-old forward has reportedly agreed to personal terms and is set to sign a long-term contract. His medical is scheduled for Thursday, after which he will officially join Al Nassr's ranks, featuring alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcelo Brozovic, Sadio Mane, and Aymeric Laporte.

In anticipation of the move, the Nigerian striker, who had been advised against moving to Saudi Arabia at such a young age, was excused from Leverkusen training earlier this week as discussions intensified. Reports even suggested he had undergone a medical, signaling that the deal was nearing completion. However, with Al Nassr pulling out at the last minute, Boniface now faces an unexpected situation.

The 24-year-old, 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.

He must now shift his focus back to the Bundesliga, where he will look to reclaim his place as the club's first-choice striker under Xabi Alonso.

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