Boniface misses out on N56 billion after failed Al-Nassr move
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface lost out on a €36 million (N56 billion) deal after his proposed transfer to Al-Nassr collapsed in January.
Recall the Bayer Leverkusen forward had been in talks with the Saudi Arabian club, with reports indicating he had agreed to the move.
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However, the deal fell through at the last moment, and Al-Nassr signed Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán instead.
According to German newspaper Welt, Boniface was set to earn €45 million (N70 billion) over three years if the transfer had gone through.
Leverkusen are now preparing to offer the Nigerian striker a contract extension until 2029, with his annual salary expected to double from €3 million to €6 million.
Over the next three years, he is projected to earn €9 million, significantly lower than what he would have received in Saudi Arabia.