Super Eagles and Bayer 04 Leverkusen attacker, Nathan Temitayo Tella, has denied links of an exit away from the Bay Arena, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n The 25-year-old joined Die Werkself<\/em> from Southampton for \u20ac23.3m in the summer of 2023, but he’s been largely a squad player in his time at the German club.<\/p>\n Tella<\/a><\/strong> has repeatedly revealed his desire in the past to be a more important figure in the team, but admitted his understanding that the call is not entirely in his hands.<\/p>\n YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE;<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cshort-sighted\u201d \u2013 Nathan Tella hits back at fans who berate Ex-Manchester United coach<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Erik Ten Hag sanctions sale of Super Eagles attacker, prepares replacement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Bayer Leverkusen slam \u20ac50m price tag on Super Eagles attacker amidst transfer rumours<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Amid rising speculation about a potential return to the Premier League, the one-time EFL Championship winner revealed he’s more than happy with Erik Ten Hag’s side.<\/p>\n \u201cI’m still happy to be here at [Bayer Leverkusen]. I want to stay there. This is the club they signed me for, and it’s an honour for them to sign me,\u201d the pacy winger told Flashcore<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I first heard that they wanted to sign me, I kind of couldn’t believe it because I was playing in the second division, and to have a team of that stature to even show interest in me was incredible.<\/p>\n \u201cThe fact that I was able to sign there, have the opportunity to play for them, win trophies there, I still feel like I’ve got more to give. So, I’m really looking forward to my future there.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Tella has won the DFB Pokal, Bundesliga and the DFL Super Cup in his time at Germany, but isn’t resting on his laurels.<\/p>\n \u201cNo, I don’t feel hyped. I don’t feel bothered. To me, it doesn’t really faze me.<\/p>\n \u201cI’m part of a great team, and I’m able to play a part in it, whether it’s the best, the biggest part, or whether it’s the most mediocre part.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a team, we were all able to lift the trophy, we were all able to get the medal, we were all able to be a part of something great.<\/p>\n \u201cEven if I played a small part in it, I can still say I’m an invincible, I won the Bundesliga, I won the Pokal in my first season.<\/p>\n \u201cWhether my role is big or small, I\u2019ll always cherish the medals and trophies. I\u2019m happy to contribute however the team needs me, I\u2019ve always been that way,\u201d Tella concluded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Leverkusen are set for a new era under Erik Ten Hag<\/a> after Xabi Alonso joined Real Madrid, and Tella cannot wait to get started under the former Manchester United manager.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/imago1062231813-1024x740.jpg\")
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