Victor Boniface’s move to Al Nassr collapses as club opts for Jhon Duran
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface’s anticipated transfer to Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr has collapsed after the club chose to sign Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran instead.
Al Nassr secured the Colombian striker in a €77m deal, including add-ons, effectively ending their pursuit of the Nigerian international.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, negotiations for Boniface had been progressing, with a Saudi delegation in Germany since Monday to finalise terms. Al Nassr had initially opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen, who valued the striker at around €50m.
Boniface, 24, joined Leverkusen from Union Saint-Gilloise in 2023 for €20m and recently signed a contract extension until 2029, making him one of the club’s highest earners.
However, Al Nassr decided to withdraw from the deal and instead signed Duran, who has agreed to personal terms and will sign a long-term contract. The 21-year-old Colombian forward is set for his medical on Thursday, January 30, before officially joining Al Nassr, where he will team up with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.
