Werder Bremen Explains Boniface Loan Deal, Ease Injury Concerns

Werder Bremen Explain Boniface Loan Deal, Ease Injury Concerns

Sampson Adedeji

German Bundesliga side Werder Bremen have clarified how they successfully secured the services of Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen, allaying concerns over his fitness, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Boniface completed a loan switch to Bremen on transfer deadline day, with no option to buy included in the agreement.

Speaking on Monday evening, Bremen’s sporting director Clemens Fritz revealed details behind the move and the medical checks that accompanied it.

He noted that Boniface had undergone a thorough assessment by Bremen’s medical team after reports emerged that AC Milan had pulled out of a similar deal weeks earlier due to concerns over the player’s right knee.

“We sent our people out, and they gave him a thorough examination,” Fritz explained.

“I can’t comment on what happened with Milan, but our delegation in Leverkusen gained a comprehensive picture of him. We are convinced he has the experience and knows his body very well.”

Fritz further stressed that the deal was only made possible in recent weeks, as Leverkusen initially had no intention of letting the striker leave.

“Two or three weeks ago this transfer wouldn’t have been possible,” he said.

“When we realized there was a chance, we had to remain patient.”

In addition, Leverkusen agreed to continue paying part of Boniface’s wages, a factor that made the deal financially viable for Bremen.