Victor Boniface from Leverkusen joins Werder Bremen on loan!

Victor Boniface from Leverkusen joins Werder Bremen on loan!

An important transfer for Werder Bremen: Victor Boniface is signed on loan from Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The deal was finalized on the last day of the Bundesliga transfer deadline, September 1, 2025. This commitment shows that Bremen had an urgent need for action in attack after Marvin Ducksch and Oliver Burke left the North Germans.

The 24-year-old Nigerian joins a squad in Bremen that only has two center forwards, Keke Topp and Salim Musah. Due to the strong competition in Leverkusen - especially Patrik Schick and Christian Kofane - Boniface was no more than the third striker and needed a new area of ​​activity in order to get more playing time. “Werder Bremen is a good place for him to prove himself,” says the club management.

Risk and expectation

But this change carries risks. Boniface had originally aimed for a transfer to AC Milan, but this failed due to a failed medical check. Nevertheless, he has scored an impressive 32 goals in 61 games for Leverkusen in the past and became German champion and DFB Cup winner with the club in 2024.

Werder Bremen only wanted to loan the 24-year-old, with no option to buy, which makes sense given his market value of 40 million euros. With this commitment, Boniface could become the most valuable player in the club's history; Milot Rashica currently holds this title with 35 million euros. From a financial point of view, however, the transfer is tricky because Boniface earns 6 million euros gross annually. Bayer Leverkusen has announced that it will cover a large part of his salary, which made it easier for Bremen to decide to accept the deal.

The search for reinforcements continues

In the last few weeks, Bremen has had to look for reinforcements in the attack. Marco Grüll has played in the center of attack in previous competitive games, but the need for a stronger center forward remained evident. In addition to Boniface, other names such as Simon Banza from SC Braga and Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest were also in the rumor mill. Those responsible seem to be on the right track with this commitment.

After the transfer time expired at 8 p.m. CEST, Werder Bremen can now concentrate on the challenges ahead. With Victor Boniface they have a player in their ranks who has the potential to stabilize the offense and provide a breath of fresh air. The fans' expectations are high and everyone is looking forward to the first appearances of the newly signed man.

For the entire Bundesliga, like bundesliga.com reported, Deadline Day was an exciting event with many transfers. Werder has strategically positioned itself for the future and the fans are hoping for a successful rest of the season.

So you can say that Werder could show a good hand with the transfer of Victor Boniface. It remains to be seen whether the center forward can confirm his impressive numbers from last season in Bremen.