Victor Boniface Publishes Statement After Proposed AC Milan Move Collapsed

• Victor Boniface has broken his silence after a failed AC Milan medical ended his €29m transfer dream
• Nigerian striker has clapped back at critics, insisting he remains focused despite the latest setback
• Roma also reportedly rejected Boniface in a previous deal due to injury concerns

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has spoken out following the collapse of his proposed transfer to AC Milan.

The 24-year-old forward had travelled to Italy to finalise a loan deal from Bayer Leverkusen, with a €5 million loan fee and a €24 million buy option agreed between both clubs.

However, after undergoing prolonged medical tests, AC Milan pulled out of the deal on Sunday, citing concerns over the striker’s long-term fitness, Punch reports.

Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development, writing on X:

“AC Milan call Victor Boniface deal off as Nigerian striker did not pass the medical tests.”

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The striker, who has suffered two anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the past as well as recurring groin problems, has now returned to Germany to rejoin his Leverkusen teammates.

Reports from Vanguard also suggest that AC Milan were not the first Serie A side to express concern over Boniface’s fitness, with Roma previously rejecting a swap deal involving him due to the same issues.

Boniface hits back at critics

Despite the huge disappointment of missing out on a dream move, Boniface took to social media to release a statement on Sunday evening.

In the post, he expressed his frustration at critics who have consistently mocked his professionalism and commitment.

“Boniface no serious, he dey everywhere. I dey club like Leverkusen and club like Milan want me and I no serious. So if I serious na club for Jupiter I go dey play,” Boniface wrote.

He ended his statement with a sharp dismissal of his detractors, calling them “clowns everywhere.”

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“Clowns everywhere. If I no serious and I dey this level, make I remain like that.”

Boniface’s response points to the striker’s determination to keep pushing forward despite setbacks and to silence those questioning his character.

Focus remains on Leverkusen season

Although the collapsed transfer has raised concerns about his long-term fitness, Boniface remains a key player for Bayer Leverkusen.

The Nigerian forward has impressed since joining the Bundesliga side and continues to be regarded as one of the most exciting attacking talents in Europe.

While Milan’s medical team believed the risk was too high to finalise a permanent deal, Boniface’s resilience and hunger could see him bounce back strongly.

His ability to overcome his struggles in the past, including two ACL injuries, suggests the Nigerian forward is unlikely to be fazed by this setback.

For now, Boniface will continue his career in Germany while keeping an eye on future opportunities.

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Boniface hit out at female critic

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Victor Boniface has found himself at the centre of social media controversy with a female critic following the collapse of his proposed move to AC Milan.

The Bayer Leverkusen forward, who was set for a big Serie A switch, failed his medical in Italy, leading to the deal being abruptly cancelled.

Source: Legit.ng