Medical concerns put brakes on Victor Boniface’s Milan dream | OneFootball

What seemed like a sure transfer of Victor Boniface to AC Milan from Bayer Leverkusen has entered the “critical suspense” stage. The Nigerian striker is now facing his fourth round of medical tests, casting serious doubt on whether the deal will ever go through.

Boniface, who is not in Erik ten Hag's first Bundesliga squad for the game against Hoffenheim, has undergone a highly scrutinized fitness assessment since arriving in Milan on Friday. The initial screenings at La Madonnina clinic quickly escalated, prompting further examinations at Galeazzi Hospital.

Now, the impending fourth medical checkpoint will determine everything: clear it, and he’s on his way to donning the Rossoneri jersey; fail, and the move likely collapses.

The 24-year-old's injury history is far from reassuring: Two prior cruciate ligament tears during his time at Bodø/Glimt, plus recurring muscle troubles, have pressured Milan into adopting an exceptionally cautious approach.

Local media outlets have joined the chorus of skepticism: “La Gazzetta dello Sport” has taken a critical stance, questioning not only Boniface’s physical reliability but also hinting that Milan may be settling for a compromise after missing out on preferred striker options.

Negotiations between Milan and Leverkusen are already completet. The proposed structure of the deal involves a €5 million loan, with a €24 million purchase option - the only thing missing is Boniface's medical clearance. Let's see what will happen in the coming days.