Boniface changes to Saudi Arabia? Bayer Leverkusen under pressure!

Boniface changes to Saudi Arabia? Bayer Leverkusen under pressure!

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface (24) may be faced with a move to al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. The company has targeted Boniface and a delegation has been in Germany since Monday to negotiate. Bayer Leverkusen is also planning a large sale to refinance new obligations, such as BILD . For Boniface, a transfer fee of at least 50 million euros is required, which is an important financial contribution to the association.

Bayer boss Fernando Carro had already emphasized in April 2023 that the association had to make a long sale annually. A planned sale in the summer of 2023 failed, among other things, due to the failed transfer negotiations from Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich. The time is currently urging because the transfer window in Saudi Arabia closes on Friday and Bayer Leverkusen only has three days to sign a suitable successor for Boniface.

injuries and competitive situation

Victor Boniface has already missed 23 games in the current season due to an adductor injury and has not been on the pitch due to a thigh injury since mid -November 2023. He also lost his regular place to Patrik Schick, who has achieved impressive 13 goals in the last nine league games. Despite these challenges, Boniface under coach Xabi Alonso was a key resource and scored 21 goals in the successful double season.

internally, however, some problems have developed at Bayer Leverkusen that could influence Boniface 'wish for a change. The incidents include a provocative gesture with a middle finger against VfB and an incident in which he was busy with the cell phone while driving and was involved in an accident.

exchange ideas and financial incentives

The conversations with al-Nassr seem to be concrete, since the Boniface company sees as an alternative to Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez. The latter currently sees itself in the focus of transfer rumors due to inconsistent services. According to Fabrizio Romano, Al-Nassr has official talks with Bayer Leverkusen to find a replacement for the former player Talisca. A change could benefit both Bayer and Boniface financially, since Bayer would benefit from the transfer proceeds and Boniface may have the chance to double his salary.