Reports that Milan was nearing a deal for Boniface surfaced throughout the last 48 hours. The management changed their focus back to the Nigerian after making connections with Rasmus Hojlund, Dusan Vlahovic, and numerous other center-forwards.

The parties' conversations appeared to progress swiftly, and it even surfaced that a lending formula was being considered. Boniface's wish to join the Rossoneri was reiterated during the negotiations, and he will receive it. Now, Fabrizio Romano has written: “Victor Boniface to AC Milan, here we go! Verbal agreement between all parties for the Nigerian striker. €5m loan fee, €24m buy option clause not mandatory and contract until 2030 also done. Next step; medical tests ahead of signing all contracts.” The 24-year-old will arrive from Leverkusen, with whom he made 61 appearances and scored 32 goals, adding 12 assists and winning the Bundesliga plus the DFB-Pokal.