Werder Bremen announce Victor Boniface will undergo knee surgery for cartilage damage, ruling the 25-year-old Nigerian striker out for the remainder of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season. The Super Eagles star consulted Innsbruck specialist Christian Fink January 10 after flight delays, confirming procedure despite prior conservative treatment. Club director Peter Niemeyer: “He won’t play for us again this season.”
Boniface managed 2 assists across 11 appearances (2 starts) since August arrival from Bayer Leverkusen, plagued by recurring knee issues tracing to previous ACL recoveries. Leverkusen and Bremen medical teams coordinated surgery recommendation after August non-operative choice failed.
Insurance covers salary through June loan completion. International Absence hampers Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers while Leverkusen assesses summer return. Boniface posted stoic recovery message amid high expectations for 22-goal 2023-25 form revival derailed by fitness. Bremen rues gamble. Boniface prioritizes 2026-27 redemption.
