He does everything well, a complete striker — Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso on Victor Boniface

Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has showered praises on his star striker Victor Boniface in light of his exceptional performances since joining the club.

Boniface swapped Belgian club Royale Union SG for Leverkusen in a deal worth €20.5million and has hit the ground The 22-year-old forward impressed in Belgium, but he has surpassed all expectations in his first three Bundesliga games.

With four goals and two assists in his opening three Bundesliga games, Boniface has earned Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso's praise. 

“It is my wish that every opponent has problems with Boniface, Alonso told Bild Sport.

 “He does everything well. Not only with his game, he helps the team. He has a good connection with Grimaldo, with Florian Wirtz, and with Jonas Hofmann. 

“Boniface wants to enjoy the game. But not just for himself. He’s not just a classic striker, not just a regular poacher. He’s complete. “We are happy with him, he has scored four goals so far, but we expect more.”