Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is pushing for a January exit from Bayer Leverkusen after enduring a frustrating start to the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.
The 25-year-old has made just two league appearance this season – five minutes* in Leverkusen’s opening-day 3-2 defeat to newly promoted SV Elversberg in August, with 12 minutes total across all competitions.
His marginal role was underlined when Leverkusen omitted him from their Europa League squad. When Martin Terrier suffered a long-term muscular injury, the club opted to register midfielder Jonas Hofmann as his replacement instead of Boniface.
According to Sky Germany, Boniface has now informed his representatives that he wants a move in the January window, either on loan or permanently. No advanced talks have started yet.
Tough 12 Months For Boniface
The current situation is a far cry from his breakout 2023/24 season when he scored 21 goals with nine assists in 34 games to fire Leverkusen to their historic Bundesliga title. He has 32 goals and 12 assists in 61 appearances overall for Die Werkself.
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Last season was derailed by injuries. He was loaned to Werder Bremen where a proposed move to AC Milan had collapsed after a medical.
At Bremen he managed just 11 appearances, 0 goals, two assists and did not start until November. A persistent knee issue required specialist consultation in Innsbruck in January 2026 and effectively ended his loan. Bremen decided he would not play again.
He returned to Leverkusen in July 2026 but has fallen behind Patrik Schick and Christian Kofane in the pecking order under coach Carles Martinez.
What Leverkusen Said
Sporting Director Simon Rolfes dismissed the exit talk on October 24.
“That doesn’t change Boni’s situation. He needs to stay fit, keep at it, and improve, then his opportunity will come. I’m not worried. Since then, he’s been in much better shape, mentally as well, and sees many more possibilities again.”
Rolfes added that Boniface must improve his pressing and fitness. The club remains open to a loan to help him regain sharpness, with his contract running until June 2029.
With the January window approaching and his Super Eagles place at risk, Boniface faces a crucial decision to revive his career.
By James Agberebi
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