Werder Bremen sporting director Clemens Fritz has acknowledged that the club’s decision to sign Victor Boniface on loan has not delivered the expected results.
Boniface joined Bremen on a temporary deal from Bayer Leverkusen during the summer transfer window, with the aim of strengthening the team’s attacking options.
However, the Nigerian forward has struggled to rediscover the form that once made him one of the most exciting attackers in the Bundesliga, largely due to injuries and a lack of consistent playing time.
Speaking to German outlet Mopo, Fritz explained that the club knowingly took a calculated risk in bringing Boniface to the Weserstadion.
According to him, the move was driven by both financial prudence and sporting ambition, as Bremen sought to balance immediate impact with long-term development.
Fritz added that the deal was also designed to aid the progress of young forward Keke Topp, while benefiting from Boniface’s proven quality.
“On one hand, we wanted to develop Keke, and on the other hand, we also wanted to get the good qualities that Victor definitely has,” he said.
Despite those intentions, Fritz admitted the plan has fallen short.
“As things stand now, we have to say that it hasn’t worked out in that form,” he concluded.
Boniface endured a difficult spell at Bremen, registering just two assists in 11 appearances for the Bundesliga side.
