Victor Boniface Fires Back at Journalist Over Fitness Question During Werder Bremen Unveiling, Video
- Victor Boniface gave a savage reply to a journalist after being asked about his fitness during Werder Bremen's unveiling
- The 24-year-old Super Eagles striker joined Bremen on loan from Bayer Leverkusen on transfer deadline day
- Boniface was on the verge of sealing a dream move to AC Milan before the deal collapsed due to fitness issues
Victor Boniface was not going to tolerate anyone talking down on his fitness after sealing a deadline day transfer to Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen.
The 24-year-old Super Eagles forward joined the Bundesliga club on loan after his proposed transfer to AC Milan fell through earlier in the transfer window.
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Boniface had travelled to Milan to secure a deal with the Serie A giants after personal terms had been agreed, but after extensive medical checks, the Rossoneri decided to pull the plug on the deal.
Boniface was forced to return to Bayer Leverkusen after his heartbreak in Milan before he got the opportunity to join Werder Bremen on transfer deadline day.
Boniface hits out at journalist over fitness
During Boniface's first press conference as a Werder Bremen player, questions were raised about his fitness following his ordeal with AC Milan earlier on, per Bulinews.
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The Super Eagles striker quickly shut down any talk questioning his fitness after hitting out at the journalist who asked the question.
“Whatever you want to believe on the media, you can believe them, that’s not on me… I don’t care. If my body is not 100%, I will be in the hospital. I will not be here talking to you.”
Watch the video below:
Fresh start in the Bundesliga
Boniface’s career at Bayer Leverkusen has been a mixture of highs and lows as he was the star of the team two seasons ago, winning the Rookie of the Year award in the Bundesliga, per One Football.
Last season, the Nigerian forward struggled with recurring injuries that limited his playing time as he lost his place to Patrick Schick in the starting line-up.
Nevertheless, when fit, Boniface showed glimpses of his immense quality, scoring 11 goals and providing two assists in only 27 appearances in all competitions due to fitness concerns.
The loan move to Werder Bremen offers the Super Eagles forward a valuable opportunity to rebuild his career and a fresh start after last season’s troubles.
Bremen, who are looking to strengthen their attack for the new season, believe Boniface can rediscover the form that once made him one of the most sought-after forwards in Europe.
At just 24, Boniface still has time to fulfil his promise and joining Bremen not only boosts their attacking options but also gives him a platform to silence critics and prove that fitness concerns are firmly behind him.
Boniface’s salary at Bremen emerges
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Boniface is set to earn a huge salary after joining SV Werder Bremen in the German Bundesliga on a season-long loan on deadline day.
He currently pockets €108,846 (about ₦206.7 million) per week, making him one of the highest-paid Nigerian players in Europe.
Source: Legit.ng
