Boniface, who joined Werder Bremen on loan until the summer of 2026, has endured a difficult season, failing to score in 11 Bundesliga appearances. The forward, brought in to help address Bremen’s attacking struggles, has been sidelined by a persistent knee injury. Reports from Bild indicate that surgical intervention is now necessary.
If Boniface chooses to undergo the procedure, he is expected to miss the remainder of the season, though this could potentially allow him to return to parent club Bayer Leverkusen earlier than originally planned. Conversely, declining surgery could rule him out from featuring for Bremen altogether.
“Werder Bremen and Victor Boniface’s parent club, Bayer Leverkusen, have agreed that his ongoing knee issues require surgery,” Bild reported, as cited by German-based Nigerian journalist Oma Akatugba.
The report adds that playing Boniface without surgery carries a significant risk of further injury, which could threaten his career. “If the striker opts not to undergo the operation, Werder Bremen would still refrain from using the loanee, as there is a genuine risk that another injury could be career-ending,” Bild noted.
Boniface is currently in Nigeria and is expected to return to Germany in the coming days for discussions with both clubs regarding his next steps. While it remains unclear whether he will rejoin Leverkusen immediately, it is widely reported that he will not feature for Bremen again this season.