• Xabi Alonso is convinced that the failed transmission of Victor Boniface will not affect the moral of the Nigerian striker negatively in the moral of the trap
• The Spanish coach expressed his happiness over keeping Boniface and noted that forward has lots of quality
• The former Real Madrid player says that Boniface and Patrik Schick could play together more often, giving flexibility in the attacking installation

Xabi Alonso is still sure Victor Boniface will continue to fight for his place in the team, even though he almost moved to Saudiar Premier League Giants Al Nassr in January.

Bayer Leverkusen Is currently in second place in the Bundesliga 2024/25, with 21 matches, 13 wins, 7 draw and only 1 loss.

Boniface, which recently recovered from a thigh injury, has scored 7 goals, gave 1 assist in 12 matches and has been booked twice this season.

Xabi Alonso increases Bonifac’s moral

Head coach Alonso assured that forward is happy at Bayer Leverkusen and remains focused on fighting for his place in the team.

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According to the Bundesliga, Alonso has expressed confidence in Boniface’s ability to compete for a starting place.

Before his injury in November, the Nigerian International made a strong start to the season, scored six goals and gave an assist in their first 10 Bundesliga matches.

Boniface has plenty of quality

Alonso expressed satisfaction with retaining Super eagles Attacks, praise their significant quality.

The club was pleased with the result, as they did not intend to sell him initially.

According to BundesligaBayer Leverkusen would have agreed to an exit for a fee of about EUR 50 million or more.

In the end, Leverkusen is a sales club, and this deal would have been advantageous for both sides, per Daily trouble.

Boniface to collaborate with Patrik Schick?

Alonso has supported Boniface to compete for a place in the starting lineup, where he is facing a fierce competition from the informed Center-ahead Patrik Schick, who has scored 14 goals during Boniface absence.

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Boniface Move to Al-Nassr stayed

Legit.ng Previously reported that the move to Saudi Professional League Club Al-Nassr reached an agreement With Bayer Leverkusen over a fee for transferring Victor Boniface.

The Super Eagles striker was close to completing a transition to the Saudi Pro League, but the deal fell through at the last minute, with Al Nassr who chose Aston Villas Jhon Duran instead.

Bayer Leverkusen had agreed to sell Boniface to Al Nassr for a transfer fee between € 60-70 million.

Source: legit.ng