By Wale Mustapha
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has completed a sensational switch to AC Milan, joining the Serie A giants on a season-long loan from German champions Bayer Leverkusen.
The move, confirmed by transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, will see Milan pay an initial €5 million loan fee, with a €24 million permanent option included in the deal. Should the clause be triggered, Boniface will sign a five-year contract with the Rossoneri.
The 24-year-old forward is expected in Milan on Friday to undergo medical tests and finalize paperwork.
Boniface arrives as a direct replacement for Tammy Abraham and Álvaro Morata, both of whom departed the San Siro earlier this summer.
After joining Leverkusen from Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in 2023, Boniface made an immediate impact in Germany, playing a pivotal role in Die Werkself’s Bundesliga title triumph during his debut campaign.
His move marks another chapter in his rapid rise, as he now prepares to lead the line for one of Italy’s most historic clubs in their push for domestic and European success.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
