Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has taken a bold stance by informing the club that he will no longer play for them. The Nigerian international’s move comes amid ongoing transfer negotiations with Inter Milan, who are preparing a third offer to secure his signature after two previous bids were rejected by Atalanta.
Lookman, 27, publicly expressed frustration at Atalanta for what he perceives as broken promises and poor treatment, claiming the club is blocking a transfer despite what he believes to be a fair offer from Inter. He has taken to social media to signal his intentions, unfollowing Atalanta and removing references to the club from his profiles.
Inter Milan remains keen on acquiring Lookman, reportedly close to meeting Atalanta’s asking price. However, Atalanta is determined to sell him to clubs outside Italy, complicating the transfer given Inter’s interest.
The reigning African Footballer of the Year, Lookman was pivotal in Atalanta’s historic 2024 Europa League triumph, scoring a hat-trick in the final. With 52 goals in 117 appearances for the club since joining in 2022, his departure would mark a significant moment in both his career and Atalanta’s future plans. The ongoing saga continues to draw intense attention from football fans and analysts alike.