Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella says he’ll be happy to represent Nigeria at the senior national team level.
Tella was born in England to Nigerian parents and he’s eligible to represent both countries.
The winger is yet to have a taste of national team football, despite being touted to be one of the next big things in European football.
“I’ve always said for the last three or four years that Nigeria is a big part of my life – even though I’ve been an ‘England boy’ from London all my life,” he said, as quoted by Bild.
“If I got the chance to play for Nigeria, I would be more than happy and accept it. I’ve already told my parents and friends that I would do that.”
Tella who joined Leverkusen during the last transfer window from Championship side Southampton, admits he’ll have to prove himself to earn a call up from Nigeria.
“You’re not just nominated like that, you have to work for it and earn it. I want to prove myself here if I get the chance to play. I want to develop further, help the team and the club – if a call comes for an international call-up, that would be a bonus.”
Leverkusen paid €23.3m to sign Tella in the summer and has made three appearances for the club.
