Werder Bremen have admitted that their decision to sign Victor Boniface on loan has failed to deliver the expected results.
The Nigerian forward joined from Bayer Leverkusen during the summer in what was seen as a calculated risk to strengthen Bremen’s attack.
However, the move has been hampered by injuries and a lack of consistency.
Sporting director Clemens Fritz acknowledged that the plan has not worked out as intended.
“As things stand now, we have to say that it hasn’t worked out in that form,” Fritz admitted.
He explained that the club’s idea was to balance experience and development — bringing in Boniface’s attacking quality while also creating room to nurture young forward Keke Topp.
But things have not gone according to plan. Boniface has struggled to regain top form, managing just two assists in 11 Bundesliga appearances, with injuries further limiting his impact.
Now recovering from a knee injury, there are growing doubts about whether he will feature again this season.
For Werder Bremen, the move reflects a risk that didn’t pay off. For Boniface, it’s been a frustrating spell one that has stalled momentum at a crucial point in his career.
