Big things are about to happen for Victor Boniface, who under Xabi Alonso has really got a taste of success. The reports from Bayer Leverkusen are that the 24-year-old striker is working hard to become a top player.
Not only does his manager Xabi Alonso want to bring him to Real Madrid, it is also reflected in his market value, which according to Transfermarkt is up to €45 million.
Xabi Alonso will be bought out from Bayer Leverkusen in a few weeks as the heir to Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. He wants a clear goalscorer and is currently considering three players, two of whom he is currently leading.
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Viktor Gyökeres, Victor Boniface and Patrik Schick
Xabi Alonso has clear ideas about how he will shape Real Madrid. One of his first demands to the club is to bring in a true nine – a striker who can guarantee goals and give the team a clear reference in attack. Also Victor Boniface, who ravaged the Eliteserien for Bodø/Glimt before he left 6.1 million euros on Aspmyra in the summer of 2022 in a transfer to Belgium.
Why does Real Madrid need a new striker?
Today’s Real Madrid play without a pure goalkeeper. Although Jude Bellingham has worked surprisingly well as a false nine, the team misses a classic goal thief like Karim Benzema was in his time.
Alonso knows that to compete for all titles, you need a player who can:
✔ Dominate the box area
✔ Be a constant threat
✔ Secure 20+ goals per season
Top candidates: Gyökeres, Boniface, and Schick
- Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP)
- Swedish goal machine (35 goals in 2023/24)
- Physically dominant, technically solid and at the perfect age (26)
- Disadvantage: Sporting will require at least €100M
- Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Nigerian talent (24 years)
- Powerful, fast and with development potential
- Disadvantage: Inexperienced at the top level over time
- Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Czech national team striker (28 years old)
- Proven goalscorer (24 goals in Bundesliga 2021/22)
- Advantage: Less expensive and ready for immediate effect
What do the fans think?
Many Madridistas believe the club should prioritise:
🔹 New right-back (to replace Carvajal)
🔹 Extra midfielder (to strengthen depth)
But Alonso insists that a goal guarantor is essential for success.
Internal option: Gonzalo García
Real Madrid also have their eyes on Castilla captain Gonzalo García (19) as a future option. He could get his chance in the first team during the pre-season.
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What’s next?
Real Madrid must weigh:
💰 Gyökeres – most expensive, but most secure
⚡ Boniface – investment for the future
🎯 Schick – affordable and experienced
One thing is for sure: Xabi Alonso will not accept a team without a real striker.
