Bayer 04 Leverkusen head coach, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed Tremendous Eagles striker, Victor Okoh Boniface, will start coaching instantly, following his failed Al-Nassr transfer, Soccernet.ng studies.
The 24-year-old has been a superb revelation for Die Werkself since becoming a member of the Germans in the summertime of 2023, main them to a neighborhood double in his debut season.
Nonetheless, Boniface has struggled this season. At first of the marketing campaign, the objectives gave the impression to be dry, and when it started to pour, he picked up a thigh harm in November and hasn’t performed ever since.
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Boniface’s harm didn’t deter curiosity from him, regardless of not too long ago signing a contract extension till 2029 on the Bay Area. Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al-Nassr had been linked with the previous Union Saint-Gilloise striker, providing him as much as €15m in wages.
Nonetheless, the deal fell by way of, because the Saudi Professional League facet ended up with Aston Villa striker, Jhon Duran. Al-Nassr signed the Colombian ahead for a charge of €77m, pulling the plug on a possible transfer for Boniface.
Jhon Durán to Al Nassr, right here we go! Story from earlier tonight confirmed as paperwork are being ready.
Aston Villa to obtain €77m fastened charge plus add-ons, long run deal accepted by Durán.
Medical booked tomorrow after which he’ll journey to Saudi proper after ✈️ pic.twitter.com/m3SN6ots84
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 29, 2025
Along with his future now confirmed to be in Germany, Leverkusen boss, Alonso has welcomed the Nigerian, stating there is no such thing as a strain on him to go away.
“He’ll practice once more tomorrow. I consider he’s staying with us. So I’ve to say that I’m happy, I’m joyful. He’s snug right here, so I don’t consider that this can be a massive stress for him. He’s snug right here,” Alonso said in quotes revealed by Fotmob following Leverkusen’s 2-0 win over Sparta Prague.
Boniface has scored eight objectives in 15 video games throughout all competitions this season, however has missed 12 video games already this time period with a recurring thigh harm. His nationwide compatriot, Nathan Tella, was delighted to have scored his maiden UEFA Champions League objective final night time of their win over Prague.
Boniface’s return is a lift to Xabi Alonso’s facet, as they give the impression of being to mount strain on Bayern Munich, who’re presently six factors clear on the high of the Bundesliga desk.
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