Nathan Tella has firmly quashed rumours linking him with a transfer away from Bayer Leverkusen, stating he’s glad in Germany and totally centered on contributing extra to the group. The 25-year-old Nigerian winger joined the Bundesliga champions from Southampton in a €23.3m transfer and performed a job of their historic treble-winning season.
Although not a daily starter, Tella has remained optimistic and respectful of his function inside the squad. His humility and dedication have been clear as he spoke about his expertise on the BayArena. “I wish to keep there. That is the membership they signed me for, and it’s an honour for them to signal me,” he mentioned in an interview with Flashcore.
He mirrored on the second he first heard of Leverkusen’s curiosity whereas nonetheless taking part in within the Championship, describing it as “unimaginable.” He believes there’s nonetheless extra to supply and is motivated by the possibility to develop with the membership. “I nonetheless really feel like I’ve received extra to offer. So, I’m actually wanting ahead to my future there.”
Tella was a part of a outstanding marketing campaign by which Leverkusen lifted the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, and Tremendous Cup, going unbeaten domestically. Regardless of restricted recreation time, he views his contribution with delight. “Even when I performed a small half in it, I can nonetheless say I’m an invincible.”
With Xabi Alonso’s departure to Actual Madrid and Erik Ten Hag stepping in as Leverkusen’s new supervisor, Tella sees it as a recent alternative. “I’m a part of a fantastic group, and I’m in a position to play a component in it, whether or not it’s the most important or probably the most mediocre half,” he mentioned, stressing his team-first mindset.
Because the German champions put together for a brand new chapter underneath Ten Hag, Tella’s loyalty and optimistic perspective might see him play a good larger function in what guarantees to be one other thrilling season.
