Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is on the verge of sealing a move to Serie A giants AC Milan from Bayer Leverkusen, Soccernet.ng reports.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Boniface's agent, Emefie Aneke Atta, is travelling to Italy today to finalise talks with the Rossoneri.
Reports indicate that Milan and Bayer Leverkusen have reached a club-to-club agreement for an initial loan move that includes a €30 million buy option.
Fabrizio further reports that the Nigerian international has already given his approval on personal terms, making the deal close to completion.
Boniface to AC Milan deal structure
According to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Germany, AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare submitted the official proposal within the last 48 hours.
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The offer involves a season-long loan with an option to buy for €30 million. Leverkusen are said to be leaning towards accepting, with only final details left to be ironed out.
What is the player’s stance?
Boniface is eager to make the switch to San Siro and has already agreed on personal terms with Milan. The 24-year-old Nigerian forward views this as the next step in his career after an impressive stint in Germany, where he won the Bundesliga Rookie of the Year award and helped Leverkusen secure a historic league title.
Milan’s Striker Search
The Rossoneri have been in the market for a new striker this summer, with Boniface emerging ahead of names like Rasmus Højlund and Dušan Vlahović on their shortlist.
AC Milan are keen to strengthen their attacking options, and Boniface is seen as the perfect fit to complement Santiago Giménez in Milan’s front line.
