“He feels comfortable here” – Xabi Alonso confirms Boniface staying at Leverkusen after failed Saudi move

Bayer Leverkusen supervisor Xabi Alonso has addressed Victor Boniface’s failed switch to Al Nassr, confirming that whereas the Nigerian striker was open to a transfer, he’s now centered on staying and combating for his place on the membership.

The switch saga took an sudden flip after Fabrizio Romano revealed Wednesday evening that the deal was superior however by no means finalised, as Al Nassr in the end selected to not give the inexperienced mild.

This left Boniface staying put at Leverkusen regardless of critical curiosity from the Saudi membership.

Stories had advised Boniface will earn as a lot as N25bn month-to-month if the deal had pulled via.

Alonso speaks

Talking forward of Leverkusen’s Bundesliga conflict in opposition to Hoffenheim, Alonso acknowledged that the switch discussions had progressed however insisted that Boniface stays snug in Germany.

“We will definitely speak about it after we meet once more. It may possibly occur [that a transfer doesn’t work out]. We spoke earlier than this switch interval and Boni was open to a transfer, however he feels snug right here. He’ll deal with staying right here, be optimistic about his state of affairs, and combat for his place within the crew,” Alonso advised German outlet BILD.

Boniface might face Hoffenheim

Regardless of the uncertainty over his future in latest weeks, Boniface stays in Leverkusen’s plans. When requested if the Tremendous Eagles striker could be included within the squad for Sunday’s recreation, Alonso replied: “Usually, sure.”

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There had been hypothesis that Leverkusen may search for a substitute following the failed switch, however Alonso firmly dominated out signing one other striker: “After all not.”

Focus returns to Bundesliga title race

Boniface has been instrumental in Leverkusen’s spectacular season, serving to them mount a Bundesliga title problem together with his targets and attacking contributions.

Whereas the prospect of a transfer to Saudi Arabia was actual, the deal’s collapse means the 24-year-old will now shift his consideration again to serving to Leverkusen push for silverware.