Victor Boniface Joins Werder Bremen on Season-Long Loan from Bayer Leverkusen

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has joined Bundesliga club Werder Bremen on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen, with Bremen covering part of his salary. The 24-year-old forward, who played a key role in Leverkusen's title-winning campaign but saw limited game time due to strong competition and prior injuries, expressed excitement about contributing to Bremen's goals this season. The move follows a failed transfer to AC Milan, which collapsed due to concerns over his right knee after two ACL injuries. Bremen's head coach Horst Steffen and sporting director Peter Niemeyer praised Boniface's physical strength, finishing ability, and Bundesliga experience, seeing him as a valuable addition to their attacking lineup. Boniface aims to secure regular minutes and leverage his goal-scoring pedigree to help Bremen achieve success in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. The loan deal was finalized just before the German transfer window closed, with no purchase option included.