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Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly blocked Victor Boniface’s move to Al Nassr – report

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In a surprising twist to Victor Boniface’s transfer saga, popular Nigerian journalist Onyebuchi Onokala, also known as Buchi Laba, has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo played a direct role in the Super Eagles striker’s failed move to Al Nassr.

According to Buchi Laba, Al Nassr had shortlisted both Victor Boniface and Jhon Durán as transfer targets, but the final decision was left to the club’s superstar and captain, Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Writing on X (formerly Twitter), Buchi Laba revealed, “Let me give you small gist about Jhon Durán and why I’m surprised he’s unhappy at Al Nassr.
Al Nassr negotiated for him and Victor Boniface and at the end they put both names on the table for Cristiano Ronaldo to pick one. Ronaldo selected Durán.
There’s no signing that happens at Al Nassr without Ronaldo approving. Even the Head Coach. He approves everything, so why’s Duran unhappy after not even close to one year?”

Ronaldo’s Influence at Al Nassr

The post confirms what many have speculated: Ronaldo wields immense power at Al Nassr, not only on the pitch but also in transfer policy and managerial appointments. The Portuguese legend, who joined the Saudi club in January 2023, has reportedly become central to all footballing decisions at the club.

This development means that Victor Boniface, who was considered a top target for Al Nassr following a breakout season with Bayer Leverkusen, missed out on a big-money move to the Middle East due to Ronaldo’s preference for Colombian forward Jhon Durán.

While Durán completed the move, he is now reportedly unhappy at the Saudi club, raising questions about the decision-making process behind his signing.

For Boniface, who has battled injuries and reduced game time under Leverkusen’s new system, this revelation may offer some clarity on why the highly-touted move didn’t materialize.

Boniface still remains a sought-after striker in Europe, with recent reports suggesting that Erik ten Hag wants to test him in a dual-striker system at Leverkusen.

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