German Bundesliga side Werder Bremen has officially confirmed that Nigeria international striker Victor Boniface will undergo knee surgery, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Boniface joined the team on a season long loan deal from Bayer Leverkusen and has so far made 11 appearances with two assists, and that will be his last contribution to the club.
He is now set to undergo surgery on his knee, which is seen as a better option to solving what has been a huge source of concern and setback to his career. It was the long standing knee issue that led to the collapse of his proposed loan to AC Milan in the summer.
The surgery will take place today and will be performed by Prof. Dr. Christian Fink in Innsbruck. This is the result of an examination by the knee specialist on Friday.
Professor Fink’s recommendation aligns with the statements of doctors from Werder Bremen and Bayer 04 Leverkusen, all of whom were involved in the process of reaching a decision. Boniface agreed to surgery after the consultation in Austria.
“We are pleased that we have now found a solution and that Victor will undergo surgery. This provides clarity for all parties. Due to the rehabilitation process, we no longer expect Victor to play for Werder this season,” explained Peter Niemeyer, Head of Professional Football at Werder Bremen.
However the loan agreement between Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen will remain in effect until the end of the season.
