Tella Extends Bayer Leverkusen Contract Until 2031

Nathan Tella has signed a new contract with Bayer Leverkusen that extends his stay at the club until June 2031, replacing his previous agreement that was set to expire in 2028. This move reflects Bayer Leverkusen's long-term commitment to the 26-year-old forward, who joined the Bundesliga side from Southampton in 2023 and made an immediate impact by helping the club secure a domestic double in his debut campaign in Germany.

Despite early success, Tella faced a stop-start season due to injury setbacks. In a related development, Ademola Lookman is poised for a positional change at Atletico Madrid as reports indicate that Antoine Griezmann is close to completing a move to Orlando City.

Griezmann's expected departure would conclude his 20-year career in European football, prompting manager Diego Simeone to rethink tactics. Lookman, who thrived in an advanced role during his time at Atalanta, may transition to a more central position in a two-man attack.