Boniface to Werder Bremen, Chukwueze to Fulham: Some of the Nigerian moves you missed on transfer deadline day

The transfer deadline day in England, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, and many other countries across Europe was yesterday, and it was quite a big rush in the final minutes.

Many players across different nationalities, including Nigeria, completed last-minute transfers to different clubs yesterday.

But with the speed at which everything was happening, it would be very easy to miss out on one or two moves.

In this article, Soccernet.ng highlights some of the moves involving Super Eagles star that happened on the transfer deadline day, which you probably missed.

1. Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan to Fulham)

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze completed his switch from AC Milan to Premier League club Fulham on transfer deadline day.

Fulham x Naija.

Incoming call from the SW6 Super Eagles. pic.twitter.com/1ZLMrOnfYb

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) September 2, 2025

The parties had been in talks in for a few weeks, but the deal proceeded pretty slowly. Nonetheless, everything was finalized on September 1.

Chukwueze signed a season-long loan deal with an option to buy clause that could fetch the Rossoneri up to €26 million next summer.

2. Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen to Werder Bremen)

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface completed a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen to fellow Bundesliga club Werder Bremen on transfer deadline day.

Recall that the Nigerian's proposed transfer to AC Milan broke through two weeks ago as they were unsatisfied with his medical records.

Nonetheless, Werder Bremen, who were also linked to Super Eagles star Taiwo Awoniyi, were okay with it and signed Boniface in a loan transfer. The club will cover part of Boniface's wages this season.

3. Tolu Arokodare (Genk to Wolves)

Tolu Arokodare was one of the best players at Genk last season, contributing 23 goals and seven assists in 45 appearances across all competitions. And he was expected to land a big move this summer.

But the speculations dragged on until last week, when reports emerged that Wolves were interested in him.

It's Tolu time.

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— Wolves (@Wolves) September 1, 2025

The Premier League club wasted little time in the negotiations, sealed the deal, and made the announcement on transfer deadline day.

Arokodare signed a four-year contract and cost the club €27million.

4. Cyriel Dessers (Rangers to Panathinaikos)

The Super Eagles star has been linked with multiple clubs in recent weeks, but everything was sorted yesterday, as Greek Super League club Panathinaikos announced his signing.

It is a three-year transfer, and they will hope that he spurs them to be League champions.

5. Christantus Uche (Getafe to Crystal Palace)

Christantus Uche's future was a constant subject of transfer talks throughout the summer.

Ready to soar at Selhurst Park pic.twitter.com/qr6K9ScGuT

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) September 2, 2025

Just two weeks ago, it seemed like he would join Wolves. Getafe had even accepted a fee, but it didn't work out, as they Super Eagles star was not satisfied with their offer.

Nonetheless, Getafe still had to sell him due to their financial problems. Uche's sale fetched them €20 million, and he penned a one-year loan deal with an obligation to buy at Crystal Palace.