Bayer’s sporting director, Simon Rolfes, explained the decision was made due to the current depth in the attacking position “We currently have three strikers – Patrik Schick, Christian Kofane and Victor Boniface – competing for one position Therefore, it was in Victor’s and also in our, interest to find a good solution” Rolfes stated “At Werder, Boni will hopefully be able to relaunch his career at a top level and prove his quality
The loan move provides Boniface, who joined Leverkusen from Union Saint-Gilloise in January 2023, with an opportunity for regular first-team football and a fresh start within the Bundesliga
