Bayer Leverkusen has reportedly set a €50 million asking price for Nigerian striker Victor Boniface, as the club looks to offload him in the summer transfer window.
According to Sport Bild, Leverkusen has lowered their initial asking price for Boniface, who was close to joining Al-Nassr in January for €70 million. However, the Saudi Arabian club ultimately opted to sign Jhon Duran instead.
Since then, Boniface has struggled to regain his form and has been relegated to the bench. His behavior has also been a concern for Leverkusen, particularly after an on-pitch argument with teammate Emiliano Buendia during a 4-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Leverkusen is reportedly keen to sell Boniface in the summer, as they do not want to have both him and Patrik Schick on their books. The club believes that Boniface’s departure will be a key factor in their transfer plans for the upcoming season.
The €50 million asking price for Boniface is seen as a reasonable valuation, given his age, skill level, and experience in the Bundesliga. However, it remains to be seen whether any clubs will be willing to meet Leverkusen’s asking price for the Nigerian striker.
Boniface’s future at Leverkusen has been the subject of much speculation in recent months, and it appears that his time at the club may be drawing to a close. With the summer transfer window approaching, it will be interesting to see where Boniface ends up next season.
In other news, Leverkusen’s Champions League campaign came to an end after a 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich. The club will now focus on their Bundesliga campaign, where they are currently sitting in fifth place.