Report: Victor Boniface faces surgery 'season ending' decision at Werder Bremen

The forward picked up the knee injury in early December.

Doctors linked with Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly advised the forward to go under the knife, a step that would likely keep him out of action for the rest of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season and potentially rule him out of further appearances for Werder this term.

The 24-year-old joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan from Leverkusen on the September transfer deadline, having previously scored 32 goals and provided 12 assists for the German champions in all competitions.

However, he has struggled to find the net in 11 outings so far, registering only two assists in that spell for Bremen.

Bremen head coach Horst Steffen acknowledged the club were in close contact with Leverkusen over Boniface's condition. "Victor is currently injured, and we are in communication with the Leverkusen doctors," Steffen said. 

"For now, we want to give him a bit of rest. He will take a few days off, but then we'll have to see how things develop."

Leverkusen sporting chiefs are said to be involved as the two clubs seek a shared plan for Boniface's recovery. Should he opt for surgery now, the priority would be a full return to fitness ahead of the 2026-27 season back with his parent club.

The final call on surgery rests with Boniface himself, with both clubs keen to safeguard his long-term career even if it means sacrificing the remainder of this season.