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Tella dances in a drugstore shirt and visits the home of the Gunners who once trained her

Nathan Tella , a winger for Leverkusen, is particularly excited ahead of his side’s friendly against Arsenal (August 7) ​​at the Emirates Stadium, as it is the club that has nurtured him since he was a youth player, and it will be like a little homecoming, with relatives and family expected to be in attendance.

The 25-year-old is a product of the Hale End academy, having joined the club at the age of seven, and spent a decade honing his skills but failing to break into the first-team โปรโมชั่น ufabet, he has struggled for places at Southampton, Burnley and the ‘Pharmacists’, helping them win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal last season. 

So the chance to come back and face the Gunners in London is emotionally special. 

“This Wednesday’s game feels like a homecoming for me,” Tella told the Gunners’ website.

“I will always be an Arsenal fan, follow the team’s results – the club means a lot to me.” 

“To be honest, I have experience playing at the Emirates Stadium when I was with Southampton visiting the Gunners, but coming back to play here again is a great thing for me. ”

“At this moment, the cycle has come full circle.”

“I grew up here, watched every game of the team and dreamed of one day having the opportunity to compete here.”

“Even though the ending between me and Arsenal didn’t end well, I admit that it was painful at that time, but there’s always a bright future after the storm – I’m grateful for the kindness that the Gunners gave me when I was a kid.” 

Asian Handicap Arsenal +10 ,  Total Score Over – Under  3  Goals +10