Nigeria forward Victor Boniface has undergone an unusual series of medical tests as he edges closer to completing a move to Serie A giants AC Milan, TalkTalk Nigeria reports.

Milan have reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to sign the powerful striker on an initial loan deal worth €5m, with an option to buy for €25m.

The 24-year-old, who arrived in Italy on Friday, was taken through extensive assessments at the club’s facilities, the Italian Olympic Committee, and Galeazzi Hospital in Milan. According to Football Italia, the striker will undergo further tests today (Saturday) before final approval.

Boniface’s rigorous medical evaluation comes as no surprise given his history with injuries. He has twice undergone surgery for ligament damage—first in March 2019 and again in December 2020—while also struggling with muscular problems as recently as last season.

Opinion

AC Milan’s thorough approach to Boniface’s medicals highlights both the risk and the reward in this transfer. On one hand, Boniface is a striker of immense talent—strong, intelligent, and clinical in front of goal. His performances at Leverkusen showed he can thrive at the highest level when fit, and for Milan, he could be the kind of powerhouse who re-ignites their attack.

On the other hand, Milan are right to tread carefully. The club has been burned in the past by injury-prone signings, and with Boniface’s track record of knee and muscle problems, the medical scrutiny is essential. For a team with ambitions of competing not just in Serie A but in Europe, signing a forward who can stay healthy all season is crucial.

For Boniface himself, this transfer represents more than just a new chapter—it’s an opportunity to silence doubts. If he can prove his fitness and adapt to Italian football, he has every chance of becoming a fan favourite at San Siro. Nigerian football fans will also be watching closely, as a successful Milan career could elevate his profile to one of the continent’s most prominent strikers.

Ultimately, this move is a gamble, but one with the potential for huge rewards. Boniface’s story has always been about resilience, and Milan may just be the stage where he writes his redemption tale.