Nathan Tella: Everything Super Eagles star said after new Leverkusen deal

Super Eagles and Bayer 04 Leverkusen winger Nathan Temitayo Tella has penned a three-year extension with the German side, Afrik Foot reports.

Despite playing limited minutes at the Bay Arena this season due to injuries, he was rewarded with a new deal by the club.

Bayer’s Sporting Director, Simon Rolfes, revealed that Tella’s dedication to the club displays the core value of what they want from players in the club.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Nathan Tella and Simon Rolfes — Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Nathan Tella und Simon Rolfes. Copyright: Frederic Scheidemann/Bayer 04 Leverkusen

“We are very pleased that we will retain a sympathetic and high-class professional in our ranks in the long term.

“Nathan Tella is a top performer on the pitch and an enormously important player in the cabin.

“His identification with Bayer 04 is visible and visible every day. Sportingly, his pace and football quality are the outstanding qualities with which Nathan enriches our team,” the 44-year-old said in quotes from Bayer 04’s official website.

Nathan Tella after penning a new deal with Bayer Leverkusen. Copyright: B04/X

What Tella said after his new Leverkusen deal

The former Southampton winger was delighted to have put pen to paper with his new side, and he’s looking to make even better memories at the Bay Arena.

“Obviously, I’m really happy. It shows that the club have a lot of trust in me,” the 26-year-old said.

“Especially in a difficult season for me personally with my injuries. They’ve offered me a new deal in a place where I feel comfortable, it’s a no brainer for me to sign it.

“It means a lot. Coming here, my ambition was to be a part of a competitive team and this club has helped me achieve dreams which I didn’t have.

“I’ve been able to play in the Champions League, I’ve gotten to a European final, I’ve won the Bundesliga undefeated, It’s great.

“To have such a family club and to be a part of it for a long time is an amazing feeling.

“Having the chance to come here off the back of playing in England is an amazing feeling, and hopefully we can have more memories to celebrate.

“I feel good. I’ve got great staff who have helped me to get back fit, and I just want to help the team,” the one-time EFL Championship winner concluded.