Why this player snubbed Chelsea, Tottenham for Arsenal

Nigerian winger Nathan Tella has finally opened up on why he signed for Arsenal after trials at Chelsea, Tottenham, and a few other Premier League clubs.

Tella, who now signed with German club Bayer Leverkusen, disclosed that he chose to sign for the Gunners on schoolboy terms at the age of eight because he is an Arsenal fan.

The winger is a product of Arsenal’s Hale End Academy.

He was allowed to leave the North London club in 2017 before joining Southampton following a successful trial.

After playing at Southampton for six years, he left the club and sealed a permanent transfer to Bayer Leverkusen last summer, but that was after an outstanding season on loan at Burnley.

“I had a bunch of trials at Arsenal. Watford. Luton. Tottenham. Quite a few clubs. Chelsea as well,” Tella told Bundesliga International.

“Ultimately, I wanted to play for Arsenal. I am an Arsenal fan. When I had the opportunity to sign there at the age of eight, I said I wanted to do it right away.

“Then, I was at Arsenal from the age of eight until seventeen. I ended up going to Southampton. Then going on loan to Burnley and here I am.”