Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is making headlines as he secures a blockbuster move to Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr, with a reported salary of €15 million per season.
The transfer, which involves a fee exceeding €60 million, was confirmed by Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg on Tuesday via X (formerly Twitter).
The 24-year-old forward, who previously played for Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, has already passed his medical and finalized a verbal agreement with Al Nassr. Plettenberg shared the update, stating: “Victor Boniface will join @AlNassrFC with immediate effect. Total agreement with Bayer 04 Leverkusen now has been reached about a final transfer fee of more than €60m. A verbal agreement was done. €15m net per season as revealed today. 24 y/o striker has already passed his medical with Al-Nassr. Exclusive news from last week, set to be confirmed soon.”
This move highlights Al Nassr's ambition to bolster their attacking options following Anderson Talisca's recent transfer to Turkish side Fenerbahçe. Boniface, who had an impressive spell at Bayer Leverkusen, is expected to bring his dynamic presence and goal-scoring prowess to the Saudi Pro League.
Al Nassr, home to global stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, continues to attract high-profile talent in its quest to dominate domestic and regional competitions. Boniface’s arrival signals the club's commitment to maintaining their status as a force in Middle Eastern football while further elevating the league's growing reputation on the global stage.
This lucrative deal not only cements Boniface’s position as one of Nigeria’s brightest football stars but also adds to the growing trend of European players moving to Saudi Arabia, lured by competitive wages and ambitious projects. The transfer is expected to be officially confirmed in the coming days.