Nigerian Super Eagles sensation, Victor Boniface, has emerged as the most costly Nigerian player following his exceptional performance at Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga this season.
This former Bodo/Glimt striker made the switch to the Bundesliga from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium during the summer, for a reported transfer fee of €20 million.
Xabi Alonso’s team has found Boniface to be an incredible asset, with him tallying an impressive seven goals and three assists in just eight Bundesliga matches this season.
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According to The Punch and the latest update from Transfermarkt, the market value of the Super Eagles star has surged from €12 million to €40 million. This places him among the players who have seen substantial increases in their market values in the recent update.
Currently, Boniface stands as the second most expensive Nigerian player in the transfer market, with Victor Osimhen maintaining his top position.
Leverkusen can anticipate a considerable profit from his potential sale in the upcoming summer transfer window, as numerous leading European clubs are closely monitoring his progress in Germany and might make a move.