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Victor Boniface’s anticipated transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr has collapsed, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Although talks were progressing well, Al Nassr ultimately chose not to complete the deal.
Romano confirmed on Wednesday night via X: “Victor Boniface and Al Nassr, deal OFF. Nigerian striker won’t join the club, deal was advanced… but never done as Al Nassr never gave final green light.”
Instead, the Saudi Pro League side opted to sign Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran in a €77 million deal, including add-ons, with a medical scheduled for Friday.
Earlier reports suggested that Leverkusen had agreed to a €60 million fee for Boniface, with a lucrative salary package of around £15 million per year in Saudi Arabia. However, the move failed to materialise.
Victor Boniface was omitted from Bayer Leverkusen’s squad for their UEFA Champions League match against Sparta Prague on Wednesday, a game they won 2-0 to secure a spot in the tournament’s Round of 16.
The 24-year-old, who recently recovered from a hamstring injury, has been in excellent form this season, netting eight goals and registering one assist in 15 appearances across all competitions.
With the January transfer window now closing, Boniface is expected to be a major target for top European clubs in the summer, with Chelsea reportedly among those keeping an eye on his situation.