Victor Boniface seeks January exit: Why Leverkusen are ready to let Nigerian star leave

Victor Boniface wants to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen in January, and the Bundesliga club are prepared to let him go after he fell down the pecking order.

Leverkusen are open to both a permanent transfer and another loan move for the Nigerian striker.

Two clubs have already enquired about his availability as plans for a possible January departure gather pace.

Boniface has a contract with Leverkusen until June 2028, but his lack of playing time has left him looking for a new club.

Why Victor Boniface wants to leave Leverkusen

Victor Boniface’s fortunes at Leverkusen have changed since he joined the club from Union Saint-Gilloise in August 2023.

The Nigerian enjoyed an excellent first season in Germany, scoring regularly and helping Leverkusen win their first Bundesliga title without losing a match in 2023-24.

However, injuries have taken a toll on his career. His loan spell at Werder Bremen during the 2025-26 season did little to improve his situation.

He has since fallen behind Patrik Schick and Christian Kofane in head coach Carles Martínez’s plans and is now Leverkusen’s third-choice striker.

Boniface has played just 14 minutes across two Bundesliga appearances this season. He also made a brief appearance in the DFB-Pokal.

His omission from Leverkusen’s UEFA Europa League squad has further limited his chances of playing regularly.

At 25, the former Bodo/Glimt striker needs regular football to regain his form. He is therefore keen to leave Leverkusen and find a club where he can play a more prominent role.

Two clubs already enquire about Victor Boniface

Two clubs have already contacted Leverkusen to ask about Boniface’s availability, according to Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg,

Their identities have not been revealed, but the enquiries suggest that the Nigerian could have options when the January transfer window opens.

Leverkusen are willing to negotiate a permanent sale or another loan deal, which indicates that interested clubs do not necessarily have to make an immediate financial commitment to sign him.

A loan would allow Boniface to get regular playing time and prove his fitness before Leverkusen decide on his long-term future.

The German club also have little reason to keep a striker who currently sits behind Schick and Kofane in the pecking order.

With two clubs already making enquiries, Boniface’s departure could become one of Leverkusen’s transfer decisions to watch in January.