Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso is delighted to keep forward Victor Boniface at the club, DAILY POST reports. Boniface was close to sealing a big money move to Al Nassr, before the Saudi club opted to sign Aston Villa striker,

Victor Boniface's failed move to Al Nassr has sparked celebrations in the Bayer Leverkusen camp as Xabi Alonso has expressed his delight to have the forward back.

Victor Boniface has been linked with a move to Al-Nassr from Bayer Leverkusen, but Xabi Alonso said the striker would remain at the club.