For weeks, Victor Boniface’s future at Bayer Leverkusen had been clouded by intense speculation. With Brazilian forward Anderson Talisca departing Al Nassr for Fenerbahçe, reports suggested that the Saudi giants had set their sights on the Nigerian striker, offering a lucrative €15 million per-year deal. However, as the dust settled, it became clear that Boniface would not be joining Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle East.

Despite the noise surrounding his potential exit, Boniface had remained silent on social media. That changed on a Champions League night when his fellow Super Eagles star and Leverkusen teammate, Nathan Tella, found the net against Sparta Prague.

As Leverkusen’s official X (formerly Twitter) account celebrated Tella’s goal, Boniface broke his silence with a simple yet heartfelt message: “My guy.” A small gesture, but one that spoke volumes about his focus and camaraderie.

Tella’s strike, a composed finish off a rebound in the 64th minute, marked his second goal of 2025 in just seven appearances. While the excitement unfolded on the pitch, Boniface remained on the sidelines, preparing for his return to action.

With the transfer saga now behind him, Boniface is set to resume training, shifting his attention to Leverkusen’s Bundesliga clash against Gift Orban’s Hoffenheim on Sunday.