Victor Boniface has resigned to fate after his much-reported move to Saudi side Al-Nassr failed to materialise.
The Super Eagles player looked set to join the Saudi League with mouth-watering offer, but after an agreement was reached, Al-Nassr backed out are looking to signed Jhon Duran from Aston Villa instead.
Speaking on the twist Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Boniface has put the botched deal behind him and he focused on helping the club to win more titles.
“It can happen [that a transfer doesn’t work out]. We spoke before this transfer period and Boni was open to a move, but he feels comfortable here.
“He will focus on staying here, be positive about his situation, and fight for his position in the team,” Alonso told German outlet BILD.
Despite the uncertainty over his future in recent weeks, Boniface remains in Leverkusen’s plans. When asked if the Super Eagles striker would be included in the squad for Sunday’s game, Alonso replied: “Normally, yes.”
“He will be training again tomorrow. My information right now is that he is staying with us.
“All going well, he will be back in the matchday squad.”
Boniface scored 21 goals and made ten assists in 34 matches across all competitions in 2023/24 – as Leverkusen bagged a league-and-cup double.
