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Werder Bremen have announced that Victor Boniface will miss the remainder of the season after deciding to undergo surgery on a knee injury, bringing an early end to a difficult loan spell for the forward, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

In a statement published on the club’s website on Saturday, Werder Bremen confirmed that Boniface will be unavailable for the coming months after opting for an operation following medical consultations in Austria.

“Forward Victor Boniface will be unavailable to Werder Bremen for the coming months after deciding to undergo surgery on his injured knee,” the statement read.

“The 25-year-old is scheduled to have the operation on Saturday, 10 January, in Innsbruck, where he will be treated by knee specialist Prof. Dr. Christian Fink. The decision follows a detailed examination carried out on Friday.”

The club added that after discussions in Austria, Boniface agreed to proceed with surgery, and Prof. Fink’s recommendation was consistent with the assessments of the medical teams at both Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen, who were all involved in the consultation process.

Commenting on the development, Werder Bremen’s head of professional football, Peter Niemeyer, said the decision provided clarity for all parties involved. He explained that, based on the expected rehabilitation timeline, the club no longer anticipates Boniface returning to action this season.

“We are pleased that we have now found a solution and that Victor will undergo surgery,” Niemeyer said.

“This gives clarity to everyone involved. Due to the rehabilitation process, we no longer expect Victor to feature for Werder again this season.”

Despite his long-term absence, Bremen confirmed that the existing loan agreement with Leverkusen will remain in place until the end of the campaign, meaning Boniface will see out his contract with the River Islanders until June 30, 2026.

The injury setback brings a frustrating campaign to a close for the Nigerian forward, who struggled to make a significant impact during his limited time on the pitch.

Boniface made 11 appearances for Bremen in the Bundesliga, starting only twice, with an average of 30 minutes per game and a total of 325 minutes played across all competitions.

He ends the season without a goal, despite recording an expected goals figure of 1.08, highlighting missed opportunities during brief outings.

Boniface averaged 1.5 shots per game, with 0.5 on target, but failed to convert any of his chances, finishing with a goal conversion rate of zero per cent.

While goals proved elusive, the striker contributed creatively, registering two assists and an expected assists value of 0.61. He also created two big chances and averaged 0.6 key passes per game, which reflected flashes of attacking involvement despite limited playing time.

Boniface’s season-ending surgery leaves Werder Bremen short of attacking options as they enter the final months of the campaign, while the player now faces a lengthy rehabilitation process ahead of the new season.

lordm:
Chai. This guy go Dy depressed now. I pray he gets real better after surgery, he still young and he have lots of game time after the surgery.
All the best

Bahamas95:
When he gets better he should go to Saudi Arabia to pack Arab money, e get why.

RollinTNDA:
Ever since he knacked that Phoebe girl.
Na badluck upon badluck for this guy

RollinTNDA:
My only problem with him is he jokes all the time

dominique:
https://punchng.com/bremen-announce-boniface-season-ending-surgery/

Tenses:
I personally is feeling what boniface is going through.

Once you are in your late thirties it's very difficult to shake off knee injuring. It always reoccur even when you think it's healed. For more than 4 months I have not been able to play the sport I an good at and it hurt let alone if I actually earn from it. I can't imagine the frustration Boniface is going through right now.

Get well soon.

lordm:
Chai. This guy go Dy depressed now. I pray he gets real better after surgery, he is still young and he will have lots of game time after the surgery.
All the best

Bahamas95:
When he gets better he should go to Saudi Arabia to pack Arab money, e get why.