Football just threw a curveball no one saw coming. Victor Boniface, the Nigerian strike phenomenon at Bayer Leverkusen, isn’t headed to the Premier League after all he’s nearly an AC Milan player, and it’s a transfer twist that has stunned the football world.
From Bundesliga Star to Milan Target
AC Milan moved quick and calculated a few days ago they jumped back into negotiations, and suddenly Boniface was no longer a distant dream but a real plan. It’s now a loan deal with an option to buy around €30 million, according to Fabrizio Romano, a move that mirrors Milan’s urgency after a deal for Manchester United’s Rasmus Højlund collapsed.
Boniface himself reportedly prefers Milan’s style even over Premier League offers. He wants football that fits him, not pressure.
Leverkusen appear willing to listen, though price negotiations are ongoing. Those numbers are believed to be in the €30–€40 million range, significantly down from earlier valuations of €50–€60 million.
The Final Leg of a Lightning Move
Today, Milan’s sporting director Igli Tare was credited for pulling off this acquisition so swiftly Boniface rapidly transitioned from being just another name on the shortlist to a near-ready Rossoneri star.
Top Italian journalist Matteo Moretto confirms that the two clubs have a verbal agreement. Boniface is now in personal terms talks, and the deal could be done in no time.
The Caveat: Is Milan Taking a Risk?
All that said, Boniface’s recent fitness is a lingering question. A year full of injury setbacks put him on a red-flag radar. He’s missed plenty of games due to thigh and knee issues, despite shining with goals when fit.
That’s why the loan-with-buy-option structure suits Milan perfectly it lets them bet on his potential without gambling the farm.
Final Take
This isn’t a routine transfer. It’s a bold, dramatic swoop one that stunned Premier League-linked suitors and highlighted Milan’s renewed ambition. Boniface to Milan feels less like a deal and more like destiny constructed in just a few breathless days.
