Victor Boniface on the Verge of joining Saudi-Arabia side Al-Nassr

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is close to completing a high-profile transfer to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, stirring mixed reactions among fans and analysts. The Bayer Leverkusen forward has reportedly passed his medical tests ahead of the move, with Sky Sports Germany confirming that Leverkusen and the Saudi club have agreed on a €60 million deal. Boniface is set to earn a remarkable €15 million per season (over N2.5 billion), a huge rise from his current salary in Germany.

Al Nassr, who are currently fourth in the Saudi Pro League, are working to strengthen their squad, which already includes stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, Marcelo Brozović, and Aymeric Laporte. The club has been searching for a top-tier striker, with Boniface and Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán as their main targets.

Boniface was excused from Leverkusen’s training on Tuesday as talks between the clubs continued. Leverkusen’s manager, Xabi Alonso, confirmed that negotiations were ongoing, with Boniface central to the deal. If completed, the transfer will make him the second-most expensive departure in Leverkusen’s history, following Kai Havertz’s €80 million move to Chelsea in 2020.