24th August 2025
By Peter Omopo
AC Milan has cancelled its planned move for Nigerian striker Victor Boniface after the Bayer Leverkusen forward reportedly failed routine medical tests.
The deal, which had been verbally agreed with a €5 million loan fee and a €24 million buy option, collapsed despite Boniface’s arrival in Milan within the past 48 hours.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development on Sunday, stating: “AC Milan call Victor Boniface deal off as Nigerian striker did not pass the medical tests. Despite verbal agreement for €5m loan fee and €24m buy clause with player in Milano in the last 48h, deal called off due to medical. Boniface, returning in Germany today.”
Reports indicate that the 24-year-old Super Eagles striker has undergone two anterior cruciate ligament surgeries and has battled recurring groin issues, raising concerns over his long-term fitness.
Milan are not the first Serie A side to express doubts about the forward’s condition. Roma reportedly turned down a proposed swap deal involving Boniface and Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk weeks earlier over similar medical concerns.
Boniface is now expected to return to Germany and rejoin Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the new season.