Leverkusen boss comments on Boniface situation as Turkish and Italian clubs show interest

Bayer Leverkusen managing director for sport Simon Rolfes has provided an update on Victor Boniface’s situation and lack of playing time, with Bild reporting that the striker has attracted interest from clubs in Turkey and Italy.

With Victor Boniface having played just 15 minutes across three appearances for Bayer Leverkusen this season, there has been speculation that he could head out on loan in January in search of more playing time.

According to Bild, several clubs have already made enquiries about the Nigerian forward, including top-flight sides from Turkey and Italy.

Commenting on Boniface’s situation and lack of playing time, Leverkusen managing director for sport Simon Rolfes told the German tabloid:

“Boni is behaving absolutely fine. We are in regular contact with him and his management.

“In my view, the situation was difficult for Boni last March,” Rolfes added, referring to the injury and fitness problems Boniface struggled with during his loan spell at Werder Bremen last season.

“Now he is in a completely different physical condition. I am very happy with his progress. Things are getting better month by month. Since he returned to training early of his own accord in June, he has practically taken part in every session. So things have been very positive.

“The important thing now is for him to gradually rediscover his best form through playing time,” the Leverkusen boss underlined.