Nathan Tella Extends Bayer Leverkusen Contract to 2031

Nathan Tella, a 26-year-old winger, has signed a contract extension with Bayer 04 Leverkusen, prolonging his stay at the club until June 30, 2031. Tella initially joined the Bundesliga side from Southampton in 2023, with his previous contract set to expire in 2028.

Despite facing injury issues that limited his participation to 12 Bundesliga appearances this season, he has contributed two assists and created two significant chances. Tella expressed his satisfaction with the new deal, highlighting his strong connection to the club and optimism for its future trajectory.

He described his time at Bayer 04 as enjoyable and expressed confidence in the team's potential for success. The club acknowledged Tella's versatility, noting his deployment in various attacking positions, which has made him a valuable member of the squad.

His performance metrics include an average of 42 minutes per game, an 83% pass accuracy, and an average of 19.2 touches per game.