Traded at Newcastle
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In winter, Victor Boniface was about to say goodbye to Bayer Leverkusen, but a move to Al-Nassr FC Säzt. Separation could occur in the coming summer. As the “Sport Bild” reports, the center forward is the first candidate for sales at Werkelf.
According to this, another open striker duel with Patrik Schick is to be avoided in the coming season and at the moment it is clear. Internally, you have already agreed on a price tag for Boniface, which should be 50 million euros plus possible bonus payments. Only twice in club history Leverkusen took more than 50 million euros with a sales sale.
Boniface suffered a thigh injury in early November. As a result, the Nigerian missed eight Bundesliga games. His storm competitor Schick towered out in this phase with eleven league goals and thus displaced him for the time being. In the last four league games, Boniface had to take a seat on the bench. In the top duel against FC Bayern and most recently against Werder Bremen, he even stayed outside the full distance-a clear signal by coach Xabi Alonso.
Additional topics: A cell phone video on a car ride at 140 km/h, a middle finger in the direction of VfB Stuttgart in the Supercup and finally a thrust attack against teammates Emiliano Buendía are also said to have caused resentment among those responsible.
Coach Alonso and sports director Simon Rolfes had therefore looked for a four -eye discussion with the striker after the recent campaign. Even Thomas Eichin, head of the license area, should intervene in such critical cases.
Interest from Newcastle United in Bayer Leverkusens Boniface
Boniface has a contract in Leverkusen until 2028. A new working paper for extension should have been available for some time. The 24-year-old’s salary would double by a signature according to “Sport Bild”. Instead of 3 million, he would then get 6 million euros per year. However, it may not be possible if a change in summer should be concretized.
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According to the report, there is interest from the Premier League. In this context, Newcastle United. The “kicker” had also reported on this at the end of February. Accordingly, Boniface is high on the list of possible successors for Alexander Isak. As a result of the strong performance, the striker will be associated with countless top clubs in the current season.