Victor Boniface Set For Loan Move To AC Milan As Clubs Finalize Transfer Details

AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen are getting ready to sign Victor Boniface on loan with a €30 million buy option. Boniface, a star for Leverkusen last season, is close to agreeing to personal terms with Milan, taking a big step in the transfer. A report confirmed that Boniface has agreed to personal terms with AC Milan.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After a verbal agreement between Milan and Leverkusen, Boniface is set to move from the Bundesliga to Serie A. The clubs agreed on a loan deal with an optional €30 million buy option. Talks moved quickly as Boniface fell to the third-choice striker in the team. Milan is now talking directly with the player’s agent, and both sides are hopeful the deal will be done soon.

BONIFACE’S SEASON AND WHY MILAN NEED HIM

Last season, Boniface scored eight goals in 19 appearances in the Bundesliga, helping Leverkusen finish as runner-ups behind Bayern Munich. Despite his success, new competition at Leverkusen limited his playing time. AC Milan, who finished eighth in Serie A and failed to qualify for European football Álvaro Morata, Luka Jovic, Joao Felix and Tammy Abraham to injuries and transfers. The team has lacked a consistent scorer, as Leão who was playing as a striker was injured last match, and the team is looking for someone to partner with Jimenez.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR AC MILAN AND BONIFACE?

If personal terms are agreed, Boniface could debut soon, possibly against Cremonese in Serie A. Cremonese are back in the Serie A after gaining promotion last season. With Milan’s top-four hopes under pressure, Boniface could be crucial. Leverkusen has also been busy, signing several players after Boniface’s departure.