Super Eagles star Victor Boniface has become Nigeria’s most expensive player following his strong debut for Bayer Leverkusen in the current season of the German Bundesliga.
The ex-Bodo/Glimt forward made the switch to the Bundesliga team during the summer, transferring from Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for a reported €20 million.
The Nigerian forward has demonstrated his value to Xabi Alonso’s squad by tallying seven goals and providing three assists in just eight Bundesliga matches this season, making him a tremendous acquisition.
In the most recent Transfermarkt update, the market value of the Super Eagles’ standout player surged from €12 million to €40 million.
In the recent update, the Nigerian national team player saw a significant boost in his market value.
Currently, Boniface ranks as the second most valuable Nigerian player in the transfer market, with Victor Osimhen maintaining the top spot.
This surge in the 22-year-old striker’s transfer worth brings positive tidings for Leverkusen, as it implies they could command a higher transfer fee if he opts to depart next summer.
Numerous prominent European clubs are closely observing the Super Eagles standout’s development in Germany, with potential moves in the cards for next summer.
In the English Premier League, Manchester City and Newcastle have expressed interest in securing the Nigerian international’s services. However, they are set to encounter strong competition from Spanish La Liga powerhouses Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.