Victor Boniface Continues With Jests on Social Media Hours After Joining New Club
- Victor Boniface has joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan from rival German Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen
- The Nigerian international, who had been a subject of criticism for his social media activity, shared a new post
- The 24-year-old striker faced a turbulent summer transfer window after a potential transfer to AC Milan fell through
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Nigerian international Victor Boniface has continued to jest on social media hours after he completed his move to a new club.
Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen have confirmed the arrival of the 24-year-old, who joins on a season-long loan deal.
It was gathered that the striker, who had been with Bayer Leverkusen for two seasons, sealed his move after completing his medicals and all other formalities.
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Further reports have it that the contract will run until June 2026, and Bremen will cover part of his salary. The club's head of football said, in an official statement:
"We’re delighted that we’ve been able to complete this loan deal and secure Victor’s services. He has delivered brilliant performances in the Bundesliga, showcasing the qualities he possesses. We’re certain that he can build on those while here with us."
Head coach Horst Steffen added:
“Victor is incredibly strong physically, is a very good finisher and has good pace. He shone as both a goalscorer and a creator during Bayer’s title-winning season. I’m certain that he can be a huge asset to our group this campaign.”
It was a turbulent summer transfer window for the striker as several bids to lure him away from Leverkusen had collapsed.
He was on the verge of a reported $81 million move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr in January, but the deal fell through after the club opted to sign Aston Villa's Jhon Duran instead.
The Akure-born striker was heavily linked with Italian giants AC Milan back in August, but the proposed deal fell apart after he reportedly failed medicals.
Fans in Nigeria criticised the forward and cautioned him to reduce his presence on social media.
In another outburst online, Boniface fired: “Clowns everywhere” in reference to comments about the failed transfer, per ESPN.
Boniface returns to social media
Hours after completing his deal to Bremen, Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, who joined Wolves, congratulated his international teammate on Instagram.
Arokodare lauded Boniface's move, saying: "Time to show them Boniface."
Boniface responded: "Oga I no get power to remind anybody anything oooo."
Meanwhile, the forward is already looking forward to putting on the SVW shirt.
"My discussions with the club convinced me to make this move to Werder. I want my performances to contribute to us achieving our aims as a group this season.
"I’m looking forward to being part of my new team and to my time at Werder."
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Chukwueze joins Fulham
Legit.ng earlier reported that London club Fulham have confirmed the signing of Samuel Chukwueze on loan, linking up with compatriots Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey.
The Nigerian international featured for AC Milan from Villarreal in 2023, but failed to settle down at the club despite playing under multiple managers, including Massimiliano Allegri and Paulo Fonseca.
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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