Boniface arrived at Bremen with hopes of providing an attacking boost, but his spell at the Bundesliga club was disrupted by recurring injuries. The forward was unable to establish a consistent run of games and ultimately featured in just 11 matches across all competitions, registering two assists.
His limited availability proved frustrating for both the player and the club as Bremen battled through a difficult campaign and narrowly avoided relegation.
Bremen Aware of Boniface's Knee Problem
Werder Bremen's Managing Director of Professional Football, Clemens Fritz, revealed that the club was aware of Boniface's existing knee issue before completing the loan deal.
However, the German club considered the move worthwhile given its financial situation and immediate need for another attacking option.
“Not so much. We still wanted a striker at the time and had very limited financial resources. Victor was available at short notice. We saw it as an opportunity. The financial risk was manageable,” Fritz stated, according to Stern.
Fritz acknowledged that Bremen understood there were concerns surrounding Boniface's knee, but the extent of the problems that followed could not have been anticipated.
“Of course, we were aware of the knee issue. But nobody could have predicted that he would sustain another injury and require surgery,” he said.
The comments underline Bremen's belief that the loan represented a calculated gamble rather than a reckless decision. With limited funds available to strengthen the squad, the club saw Boniface's availability as an opportunity to add a proven striker without taking on a major financial burden.
Fritz Praises Boniface's Professionalism
Although Boniface struggled to stay fit, Fritz was keen to stress that the Nigerian forward did not create problems within the squad.
The Bremen director praised the striker's attitude and professionalism throughout what was ultimately a frustrating period for the 25-year-old.
“Victor is a sensible lad who didn’t cause any trouble in our locker room. That’s why I can’t say I regret it. We have to be willing to take a certain amount of risk,” Fritz noted.
Boniface's limited appearances meant he never had enough continuity to fully demonstrate the qualities that had made him such a highly regarded striker at Leverkusen.
Before joining Bremen, the Nigerian international had established himself as an important attacking player, combining physical strength, movement and finishing ability. His time at Bremen, however, was dominated by fitness setbacks rather than performances on the pitch.
Boniface Turns Attention Back to Leverkusen
With his loan spell now behind him, Boniface will return to Bayer Leverkusen hoping to put a difficult season in Germany behind him and rebuild his momentum.
The striker's immediate priority will be to regain full fitness and rediscover the form that previously made him one of the Bundesliga's most dangerous forwards.
For Bremen, meanwhile, the decision to sign Boniface remains a calculated risk that did not deliver the desired sporting return. Nevertheless, Fritz's comments make it clear that the club believes the circumstances surrounding the deal justified taking the chance, particularly given its restricted financial resources and need for attacking reinforcements.