Gianluca Di Marzio, the well-known Italian journalist, spoke to 'Milan Vibes' about the Boniface deal (the player later moved to Werder Bremen):
“With Boniface, Milan was aware of the physical issues the player had faced. We’re not talking about a club that didn’t know his medical history and career path. They simply wanted to be extra sure about his physical condition, also looking ahead to the future, even though it was a loan. Sometimes, when you invest 40 million to buy a player, past problems weigh even more. But in this case, regardless of it being a loan, after reviewing his medical record, both past and present, the club decided to move toward a player who was more ready and could provide stronger guarantees."
Di Marzio continued to talk about Boniface's failed move to AC Milan:
"It wasn’t ideal, in terms of form, to have the player arrive and then send him back, but it was a more transparent and less hypocritical approach than others who conduct medicals abroad and keep quiet when a deal falls through. Here, everyone knew the player had arrived, and the club made a decision. It’s unfortunate for the player because I know he was eager to wear the Milan shirt. But these things happen, just like with Harder, who had a contract practically signed and documents already exchanged. A club has every right, until all parties have signed, to step back if a better opportunity arises."
He concluded:
"Maybe you get the chance to sign Nkunku, and you judge that he’s more useful for both the present and the future than a player who still needed to be fully assessed.”
