Nigeria international, Victor Boniface, is on the verge of sealing a move to Serie A giants AC Milan after completing the first stage of his medical examinations in Italy.
The 24-year-old striker, who impressed last season with Bayer Leverkusen, is expected to join the Rossoneri on a season-long loan.
According to reports, Milan will pay an initial €5 million for the deal, which includes a non-mandatory option to buy set at around €24 million. Should the purchase clause be activated next summer, the total package could rise close to €30 million.
Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio confirmed the progress of the move on social media, writing: “Boniface’s AC Milan fitness tests have been completed.” The forward underwent preliminary checks before proceeding to the Galeazzi Hospital in Milan for further medical assessments.
Transfer insiders Fabrizio Romano, Matteo Morett, and Florian Plettenberg also revealed that Boniface has agreed to terms on a potential four-year contract, which would take effect if the deal is made permanent.
AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri has been keen to bolster his attacking options after starting the season with limited choices up front.
With Santiago Gimenez currently the only fit natural striker and Rafael Leao picking up a slight knock while filling in as a makeshift forward, the Rossoneri have been forced to accelerate their search for reinforcements.
The club had previously explored ambitious moves for Manchester United’s Rasmus Højlund and Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, but was unable to strike an agreement. Boniface has now emerged as their solution, with Milan hopeful of finalising the transfer in the coming days.
If the deal goes through, Boniface will become Milan’s eighth signing of the summer, joining Luka Modric, Ardon Jashari, Samuele Ricci, Koni De Winter, Pervis Estupiñán, Zachary Athekame, and Pietro Terracciano.
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