Nathan Tella has extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen until June 2031, with the announcement made officially on the club's website. According to Leverkusen's sporting director, Simon Rolfes, they are delighted to be able to continue to count on such an exceptional professional and wonderful person in the long term. Rolfes added that Tella is an important player on the field, a valuable asset in the dressing room, and his attachment to Bayer 04 is palpable and evident every day. The sporting director also said that on the field, Tella's speed and quality of play are exceptional assets he brings to their team. Before the extension, Nathan Tella's annual salary was 1,800,000 euros.

Nigerian winger Nathan Tella, 26, has extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2031. His previous contract was due to expire in 2028. Simon Rolfes said that they are very pleased to be able to keep a likable and high-class professional in their ranks for the long term and that Nathan Tella is a key player on the field and an extremely important player in the locker room. Nathan Tella said that he feels incredibly comfortable at Bayer 04 and that the first years there were marked by fantastic successes. He added that it is great fun to be part of the development of a new powerful team, and that he is sure they will achieve their goals again in the coming years. The two-cap Nigeria international has made 12 appearances in the Bundesliga this season, providing 3 assists. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €15.00m.