In a recent interview, Victor Boniface, the talented striker from Bayer Leverkusen, has excited Arsenal fans by declaring his lifelong support for the club.

This admission comes amidst growing reports of Arsenal’s interest in signing him.

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 20: Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Bayer Leverkusen, interacts with Victor Boniface of Bayer Leverkusen after the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfL Bochum 1848 at BayArena on December 20, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – DECEMBER 20: Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Bayer Leverkusen, interacts with Victor Boniface of Bayer Leverkusen after the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfL Bochum 1848 at BayArena on December 20, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Victor Boniface, the promising striker from Bayer Leverkusen, has recently revealed his lifelong support for Arsenal, an exciting development for Arsenal fans amidst reports of the club’s interest in him.

Boniface shared his sentiments on The Obi One Podcast, hosted by former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.

During the podcast, Boniface said, “For me, right from a young age I’ve supported Arsenal all my life.” This revelation is significant, considering Arsenal’s current search for a striker.

Boniface, with his impressive record of 16 goals in 23 games this season, is emerging as a potential target.

Furthermore, Boniface spoke highly of former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, who now plays with him at Leverkusen.

He praised Xhaka’s impact on the team, saying, “He has experience, maturity and he’s a top top professional.”

Bayer Leverkusen's Nigerian forward #22 Victor Boniface (L) is celebrated Bayer Leverkusen's Swiss midfielder #34 Granit Xhaka after scoring the 1-0 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Heidenheim in Leverkusen, western Germany, on September 24, 2023. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)
Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian forward #22 Victor Boniface (L) is celebrated Bayer Leverkusen’s Swiss midfielder #34 Granit Xhaka after scoring the 1-0 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Heidenheim in Leverkusen, western Germany, on September 24, 2023. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

He elaborated on Xhaka’s influence, “We have a young squad but with Granit, it feels like we’ve been playing for a long time because he talks to us and tries to help us.”

Adding to the Arsenal connection, Mikel, the podcast host, revealed that he too had been a fan of Arsenal in his youth, mainly due to Nigerian legend Nwankwo Kanu‘s presence at the club.

Mikel reminisced, “I grew supporting Arsenal because of one person, Nwankwo Kanu. I loved watching Arsenal because of Kanu.”