Victor Boniface’s reported move to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr fell through despite intense rumour.
Nigerians are expressing their disappointment and humour online after Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface’s anticipated move to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr fell through.
The 24-year-old striker was on the verge of a significant transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, with reports indicating that a €60 million fee had been agreed upon and personal terms sorted.
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Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has offered his thoughts on why Victor Boniface would agree to move to Al Nassr during the ongoing January transfer window.
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Nigeria’s Victor Boniface could leave Bayer Leverkusen for Al Nassr this window after a big-money bid from the Saudi Pro League.
However, Al Nassr ultimately decided to pursue a different player, Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, who they secured for €77 million.
The news has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many Nigerians jokingly attributing Boniface’s misfortune to “village people,” a colloquial term used to describe bad luck or unseen forces at play.
Victor Boniface was close to leaving the Bundesliga. | Instagram
Comments flooded in on Pulse Sports Nigeria, with one user lamenting, “Village people why?” while another quipped, “Person never go una don dey calculate him salary.”
This lighthearted banter reflects the cultural significance of football in Nigeria and the communal sentiment surrounding player transfers.
Xabi Alonso and Victor Boniface | Imago
Boniface had been eagerly preparing for his move to Saudi Arabia, having passed a medical examination and reportedly agreeing to a lucrative contract worth €15 million per year.
His excitement was palpable as he anticipated playing alongside football legends like Ronaldo and Sadio Mane. However, the decision by Al Nassr to prioritise Duran left Boniface in limbo, forcing him to return to Leverkusen where he has a contract until 2029.
Jhon Duran (Imago)
While Boniface’s future remains uncertain for now, he is expected to continue training soon as his Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen turn attention to the league after making it through to the Champions League round of 16.
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