- AC Milan Close in on Boniface as Leverkusen Talks Progress
- Deal structured as loan with €30m option; personal terms in progress.
- Boniface expected to strengthen Milan’s attack after Bundesliga success
Italian giants AC Milan are edging closer to signing Nigerian striker Victor Boniface after reaching a verbal agreement with Bayer Leverkusen.
The deal, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, is structured as a loan with a €30 million buy option, though the clause will not be mandatory.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Romano revealed on Wednesday that both clubs are preparing the formal documents, with AC Milan now holding direct talks with Boniface’s representatives over personal terms the final step before the move is completed.
“The agreement is set. AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen are finalising documents for Victor Boniface. It’s a loan with an optional €30m buy clause. Milan are now in discussions with the striker’s camp on personal terms,” Romano confirmed on 𝕏.
The 24-year-old has reportedly given his approval for the switch and has accepted Milan’s contract proposal. Negotiations are ongoing over the structure of the deal, but sources in Italy remain optimistic.
The pursuit of Boniface has come as a surprise, with Milan previously linked to Rasmus Højlund and Dusan Vlahovic.
However, behind the scenes, the Rossoneri moved swiftly to secure the Nigerian international, whom they see as the perfect addition to Massimiliano Allegri’s squad.
Sky Italia reports that Milan expect the transfer to be concluded soon, while German journalist Florian Plettenberg disclosed that Leverkusen are “leaning towards yes,” influenced partly by Boniface’s desire to experience Serie A football.
Boniface scored 11 goals in the Bundesliga last season under coach Xabi Alonso, playing a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s campaign despite their failure to retain the league title
. Milan believe his pace, strength, and eye for goal will provide the firepower needed for a renewed push in domestic and European competitions.
If finalised, the move would represent a significant shift in Milan’s transfer strategy, with Boniface poised to wear the iconic red and black of San Siro.
