Nathan Tella

Nathan Tella contract and transfer fees

Nathan Tella's contract with Bayer 04 Leverkusen runs until 30 June 2031 (55 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2031, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Nathan Tella has moved for €23m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (1 paid transfer). The biggest: €23m, Southampton to Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Aug 2023.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen paid €23m for Nathan Tella in August 2023. His value is now €13m, €11m below the fee. That is €220k per appearance across his 106 for them so far.

Nathan Tella transfer history and what each club made

• Southampton · academy graduate · sold to Bayer 04 Leverkusen for €23m (Aug 2023) · profit for Southampton €23m
• Bayer 04 Leverkusen · signed from Southampton for €23m (Aug 2023) · current club

Nathan Tella injury record and availability

Nathan Tella is out injured: muscular problems since 31 Oct 2026, return date not set (3 games missed so far).

In the 2026/27 league season Nathan Tella has played 110 of a possible 810 minutes (14%): 1 start and 3 appearances in 9 games, average rating 6.75.

Since 2020, Nathan Tella has had 12 injury spells: 378 days out and 61 games missed. Most frequent: muscular problems (3 times). Longest: knee bruise, 66 days (Sep 2025).

• 2026/27: 2 spells, 34 days out, 8 games missed
• 2025/26: 3 spells, 172 days out, 28 games missed
• 2024/25: 2 spells, 29 days out, 4 games missed

Bayer 04 Leverkusen injury list

Nathan Tella international career: Nigeria caps

Nathan Tella has 2 senior caps for Nigeria and 0 international goals.

Not in a matchday squad in the last 12 months; the last time was 31 May 2025.