Two Nigerian internationals, Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Boniface, completed high-profile loan moves on transfer deadline day, marking a busy end to the European summer transfer window for Super Eagles stars.
Chukwueze, a pacey winger who recently joined AC Milan from Villarreal, is set for a new challenge in England. He has completed a loan move to Fulham FC, with an option for the Premier League club to make the deal permanent.
Renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the details, stating that Fulham reached an agreement with Milan for a season-long loan deal, which includes a non-mandatory buy option.
The total package, if the London club chooses to make the transfer permanent, is reported to be worth €25–26 million.
“Chukwueze has completed his medical and is already at Fulham’s training ground,” Romano posted on social media.
Chukwueze joined AC Milan in the summer of 2023 but has struggled for regular playing time in Italy. The move to Fulham gives him a fresh opportunity to reignite his form and increase his chances of staying in the Super Eagles squad ahead of key international fixtures, including the upcoming AFCON qualifiers.
In a separate transfer, fellow Nigerian forward Victor Boniface has joined Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan deal.
Boniface, who made headlines last season for his explosive performances and goal-scoring form with Leverkusen, has now signed with Bremen until June 2026. However, the deal is structured as a loan, and his wages will be shared between the two clubs.
The Super Eagles striker completed his medical with Bremen before signing the deal. Club sources say the move is intended to give the 24-year-old more playing time, especially with increased competition in the Leverkusen squad.
Boniface had a standout debut season in the Bundesliga, scoring double-digit goals and earning rave reviews. However, an injury earlier this year kept him sidelined for several weeks, and his playing time has since been limited.
“Boniface is a player of high potential. We believe this move will help him get back to his best form,” a Bremen club official said.
With both players now settled into new clubs, the Nigerian national team could benefit from their increased game time and exposure to top-flight football.
Chukwueze’s move to the English Premier League offers him a chance to prove himself on a bigger stage, while Boniface will look to regain full fitness and continue his development in Germany.
These moves come just weeks before Nigeria’s next international matches, and fans will be hoping the transfers help both players find their rhythm and confidence.
The 2025 summer transfer window has seen a number of Nigerian players move across top European clubs, with scouts and agents closely monitoring their performances ahead of major tournaments.
Chukwueze and Boniface remain key figures for the Super Eagles, and their success at club level will be vital to Nigeria’s hopes in upcoming competitions.
As the new season progresses, all eyes will be on how quickly both players settle into their new teams and whether they can deliver the kind of performances that made them stars in the first place.
