Boniface ‘s transfer hopes dashed as AC Milan call off deal over failed medical – Report
Super Eagles Victor Boniface’s reported move to AC Milan has been called off due to failed medical tests.
The proposed deal, which had advanced significantly, included a verbal agreement for an initial €5 million loan with a mandatory €24 million buy clause.
Boniface had even traveled to Milan in Italy to finalize the transfer.
However, according to a report from renowned Italian transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the agreement collapsed after club medical staff identified a problem with the player’s right knee.
“AC Milan call Victor Boniface deal off as Nigerian striker did not pass the medical tests,” Fabrizio posted on his X handle on Sunday.
“Despite verbal agreement for €5m loan fee and €24m buy clause with player in Milano in the last 48h, deal called off due to medical. Boniface, returning in Germany today.”
🚨⚠️ AC Milan call Victor Boniface deal off as Nigerian striker did not pass the medical tests.
Despite verbal agreement for €5m loan fee and €24m buy clause with player in Milano in the last 48h, deal called off due to medical.
Boniface, returning in Germany today. pic.twitter.com/ChBbh1mtzo
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 24, 2025
With the transfer now off, Boniface is set to return to his current club Bayer Leverkusen.
The failed medical represents a significant setback for AC Milan’s transfer plans, forcing the Serie A side to pursue other targets to bolster their attacking options.
Despite the club-level setback, Boniface’s international duties remain unaffected. The striker has been included in coach Eric Chelle’s 31-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.
