- Victor Boniface’s proposed move to AC Milan has collapsed after the Nigerian striker failed his medical due to concerns over his right knee.
- The deal, structured as a loan with a €5 million fee and a €30 million buy option, has been cancelled.
- Boniface has returned to Bayer Leverkusen, while Milan reopens its search for a new striker ahead of the Serie A season.
Victor Boniface’s transfer to AC Milan has officially fallen through, ending weeks of speculation and anticipation around the Nigerian striker’s move to Italy.
The deal, which would have seen Boniface join Milan on a season-long loan with a €30 million buy option, was scrapped after medical tests flagged issues with his right knee. The striker, who had travelled to Milan to finalize the move, has now returned to Germany and rejoined Bayer Leverkusen.
AC Milan, left without a key attacking reinforcement, is expected to pivot quickly in the transfer market as the Serie A season looms. Club insiders say the failed deal has forced Milan to accelerate talks with alternative targets.
Back in Germany, Leverkusen officials have acknowledged the collapse of the transfer, noting that Boniface’s physical condition has improved but confirming that the Milan agreement is no longer on the table.
The failed move adds another twist to Boniface’s career, which has been marked by flashes of brilliance and recurring fitness concerns. For now, he remains a Leverkusen player — and Milan’s striker search continues.
