Victor Boniface was minutes away from becoming Nigeria's highest-paid footballer after agreeing to a bumper deal with Al Nassr, but the Saudi club backed out.

It was widely reported on Tuesday that Bayer Leverkusen had agreed a deal to sell Victor Boniface to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr for a fee in the region of €60-70 million.However, the Nigerian

Bayer Leverkusen are closing in on an agreement with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr over the sale of striker Victor Boniface. Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso confirmed that the Nigeria international missed training ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match against Sparta Prague as Al-Nassr work to finalize agreements both with the German champions and Boniface.

Victor Boniface will not join Al-Nassr after the Saudi Pro League club decided to sign Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran instead despite agreement with the Nigerian.

Victor Boniface has completed his transfer to Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr with immediate effect. Bayer Leverkusen and Al-Nassr have reached The post Official: Victor Boniface Joins Al-Nassr in Record-Breaking Transfer first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

A Nigerian man said Victor Boniface's reported move to Al-Nassr was a good development. According to the man, if Boniface decides to accept the offer, it would be worth it because it is a good financial decision. Boniface is reportedly moving to Al-Nassr in a mouthwatering deal worth €60 million as he will be earning €15 million per year.

Berlin: Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Tuesday striker Victor Boniface is in talks to leave the club in the current transfer window. Sky Germany have reported Boniface, 24, is set for a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr,