This is certainly not the best of times for Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface, as AC Milan has called off its proposed transfer of the Nigerian from Bayer Leverkusen after he failed mandatory medical tests.
This comes as a sad blow for the Nigerian forward, who has had a transfer to a Saudi club called off at the last minute, even after details of the transfer had been made public over claims of recurring injuries.
Boniface had been looking forward to the move following lack of guaranteed playing time under new manager Eric Ten Hag, and must now have to return brace up to fighting for a strating place under the new manager,who lost his opening Bundesliga game 1-2 to Hoffeinheim on Saturday.
The deal, which included a €5 million loan fee and a €24 million buy option, collapsed despite Boniface arriving in Milan within the last 48 hours.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Sunday: “AC Milan call Victor Boniface deal off as Nigerian striker did not pass the medical tests.”
He added: “Despite verbal agreement for €5m loan fee and €24m buy clause with player in Milano in the last 48h, deal called off due to medical. Boniface, returning in Germany today.”
Reports indicate the 24-year-old has undergone two anterior cruciate ligament operations and suffers recurring groin problems, which have limited his availability.
