Photo: The BayArena, Leverkusen — file photo — Arne Müseler via Wikimedia Commons
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface wants to leave Bayer Leverkusen in January, and the Bundesliga club are prepared to let him go — permanently or on loan — after two clubs asked about his availability.
The development was reported on Friday by Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg and relayed by Nigerian sports outlets. Neither interested club has been named.
- Boniface has played just 14 minutes across two Bundesliga appearances this season
- He is third choice behind Patrik Schick and Christian Kofane under coach Carles Martinez
- His contract runs until 2028, so Leverkusen are under no pressure to sell cheaply
Why Boniface wants out of Leverkusen
The 25-year-old has endured a difficult two years. A proposed move to AC Milan collapsed after a medical, and a loan spell at Werder Bremen last season brought 11 appearances, no goals and a persistent knee problem that required specialist consultation.
He returned to Leverkusen in July but has not broken back in: 14 league minutes, a brief cup run-out, and no place in the club's Europa League squad.
In October, sporting director Simon Rolfes dismissed exit talk and said Boniface needed to improve his pressing and fitness. Friday's reports mark a shift in tone from the club.
Loan or permanent move for Boniface?
Leverkusen's willingness to discuss a loan is the key detail. A permanent January fee for a striker with his recent injury record would be a big commitment for any buyer; a loan lowers the bar and widens the field.
Reports through October and November have consistently said Boniface has told his representatives he wants regular football, whether the exit is temporary or permanent. No advanced negotiations have been reported yet.
What happens next
The January window will decide whether the two enquiries become offers.
For Nigeria, a playing Boniface matters: the striker's club situation has already cost him momentum with the Super Eagles, and regular minutes are his route back.
Credit: Soccernet and Complete Sports reports (via Sky Sport Germany), November 13-14, 2026.
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