By Emeka Blast 
Boniface’s Earnings Unveiled Following Loan Switch to Werder Bremen
Bremen, Germany – Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface’s season-long loan move to SV Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen has come with a significant salary, with the 24-year-old set to earn €108,846 (approximately ₦206.7 million) per week, making him one of Nigeria’s highest-paid footballers in Europe, according to Legit.ng. The transfer, finalized on the summer transfer deadline day, September 1, 2025, sees both clubs sharing the cost of his wages, though the exact split remains undisclosed, per Sempre Milan.
Boniface’s move to Werder Bremen followed a turbulent transfer window, marked by a collapsed deal with AC Milan due to concerns over his knee injury history, as reported by ESPN and Legit.ng. Despite his pivotal role in Leverkusen’s 2023-24 Bundesliga title win, where he scored 14 goals and provided eight assists in 23 matches, Boniface fell behind Patrik Schick in the pecking order, prompting the loan, per Bundesliga.com. Werder Bremen, seeking to bolster their attack after losing Marvin Ducksch, view Boniface as a key asset, with head coach Horst Steffen praising his “physical strength and finishing,” per Werder.de.
The financial details, reported by Legit.ng, highlight Boniface’s status as a top earner, with his weekly wage of €108,846 reflecting his market value of €40 million, per Transfermarkt. Leverkusen and Werder Bremen have agreed to jointly cover his salary, with no option to buy included in the deal, which runs until June 30, 2026, per BuliNews.com. This arrangement allows Boniface to rebuild his reputation after a 2024-25 season where he scored eight goals in 19 appearances, per OneFootball.
Boniface, who joined Werder Bremen wearing the number 44 jersey due to his preferred number 22 being taken, expressed excitement about the move, stating, “I want to be successful with the team and win games,” per Werder.de. His unveiling included a fiery response to a journalist questioning his fitness, signaling his determination to prove doubters wrong, per Legit.ng. The loan offers a platform to showcase his health and form, especially after two ACL injuries earlier in his career, as noted on Reddit.
Social media buzzed with reactions to his salary and move. @NaijaFootballFan tweeted, “₦206.7M a week for Boniface? That’s massive! Let’s see him light up Bremen! 🇳🇬 #SuperEagles,” while @BundesligaTalk posted, “Boniface’s wages are top-tier, but can he deliver for Werder? Big season ahead! #Bundesliga.” Some fans, like @SoccerSkeptic, questioned the financial logistics, noting, “Leverkusen covering part of that salary is a steal for Werder. Smart move.”
Boniface’s loan spell at Werder Bremen, who are yet to win in their last seven games across all competitions, per Soccernet.ng, offers a chance to rediscover his 2023-24 form. With a contract at Leverkusen until 2028 but little expectation of a return, per Legit.ng, a strong season could pave the way for a permanent move elsewhere. As he teams up with fellow Nigerian Felix Agu and other Nigeria-eligible players at Bremen, fans eagerly await his impact in the Bundesliga, starting with upcoming matches against Mainz and Stuttgart.
