Victor Boniface 'loves playing for Bayer Leverkusen', says agent

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Victor Boniface’s agent has confirmed that the Nigeria forward will remain at Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen for the upcoming season.

Atta Aneke, who manages the Super Eagle has stated that Boniface has expressed his desire to stay at the club ahead of the new season. The 24-year-old was reportedly on the way out of the club he had helped win the 2023/24 Bundesliga. In January, he was also linked with a move to Al-Nassr.

“Victor has ended the season after his trip to the national team,” Aneke told Bild, as quoted by allnigeriasoccer. He’s on vacation now, will train hard during his vacation, and then return for preseason.

“There’s a new coach, a new setup, but still a very good team that’s back in the Champions League. Victor and I have never discussed a transfer.”

Newcastle United have also been linked with the player this transfer window, and reacting to the reports on the Magpies, Aneke said: “We haven't spoken to any other club. Currently, there are no thoughts of leaving Leverkusen.

“Of course, you never know in football, but Victor loves playing for Leverkusen.”

Last season, Boniface recorded eight goals and one assist in 19 Bundesliga matches. He signed a contract until 2028 and was assigned the No22 shirt. He made his Bundesliga debut as a starter on August 19, in a 3-2 home victory over RB Leipzig.

The following week, on 26 August, he scored his first Bundesliga goals by netting a brace at Borussia Park in a 3-0 away derby win against Borussia Mönchengladbach.