Ademola Lookman, the Nigerian international and Atalanta winger, has taken a bold step in his ongoing effort to secure a transfer away from the Serie A club this summer. The forward recently missed a team training session, signaling his increasing frustration and determination to force a move. Lookman has formally submitted a transfer request, aiming to join Inter Milan, who have already made two bids for the player.
ADEMOLA LOOKMAN
Despite Inter’s offers reportedly totalling €42 million plus €3 million in bonuses, Atalanta has stood firm, rejecting the bids and insisting they will not sell the player to another Italian team. The club’s CEO, Luca Percassi, clarified that any transfer for Lookman is expected to be to a foreign club, disputing claims that there was a binding agreement allowing a move to Inter. This difference in stance has triggered a standoff between player and club.
Lookman’s refusal to attend training is a clear form of protest. His absence from both team training and group activities has raised questions about the player-club relationship, which now appears strained. While he continues individual preparations independently, his boycott emphasizes his desire to leave and sends a strong message to Atalanta’s management.
The transfer saga also highlights interest from other clubs, including Atletico Madrid and Napoli, complicating matters further. For Lookman, it is a crucial career moment — pushing to join a club that aligns with his ambitions and offers a better opportunity. Atalanta, on the other hand, seems reluctant to negotiate below their valuation, which has left the Nigerian star caught in a tense limbo.
As the summer transfer window progresses, the football world will closely watch how this dispute unfolds and what steps both parties take to reach a resolution. Lookman’s strike from training underlines the high stakes and emotional intensity behind transfer battles in modern football.
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