BILD: Boniface Underwent Four Separate Medical Checks in Milan

AC Milan’s pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has officially ended—not with a signature, but with a stethoscope.

According to German outlet BILD, the Rossoneri subjected Boniface to four separate medical examinations in Italy before ultimately pulling the plug on the deal.

The 24-year-old Bayer Leverkusen forward arrived in Milan over the weekend with a €5 million loan agreement and a €24 million option to buy already in place. But Milan’s medical team, wary of Boniface’s injury history—including two ACL tears on the same knee and recurring muscular issues—opted for an exhaustive evaluation process.

BILD sources reveal that Boniface was tested at multiple facilities, including Milan’s club headquarters, the CONI (Italian Olympic Committee) center, and the Galeazzi Hospital. Milan even recalled their trusted orthopedic specialist from vacation to oversee the final round of checks.

Despite the striker’s undeniable talent—14 goals in 23 Bundesliga appearances last season—the red flags proved too glaring. Milan sporting director Igli Tare admitted, ‘His qualities are undeniable, but we must make the right decision for the club regarding his fitness’.

Leverkusen’s sporting director Simon Rolfes confirmed the fallout, telling BILD: ‘If he comes back to Leverkusen, the Milan deal will be over. It’s no big secret’.

Boniface has since returned to Germany, leaving Milan still in search of attacking reinforcements—and the player himself facing yet another setback in his quest for a big move.

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