Atalanta player, Ademola Lookman, Submits Transfer Request Over Unfulfilled Promises
Atalanta Star Ademola Lookman Submits Transfer Request
Ademola Lookman, the prolific forward who has spent the past three years at Atalanta, has formally handed in a transfer request due to frustration over broken promises and poor treatment by the club, both personally and professionally[1][4].
Lookman, who scored a hat-trick in the Europa League final for Atalanta in the 2023-24 season, has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the club's management. He publicly stated that after many months of dissatisfaction, he feels it is the right time to seek a new challenge and move on[1].
Lookman and Atalanta's ownership were initially in agreement that a transfer could happen if a fair offer came in. While an appropriate offer reportedly arrived, the club has since blocked the move for unclear reasons[1]. The transfer request notably came after Atalanta rejected an opening bid from Inter Milan, a top Serie A club, suggesting Lookman's preferred destination is Inter[2][3][4].
Since joining Atalanta, Lookman has registered more goal involvements in Serie A than all but Lautaro Martinez (67). He has tallied up 57 goal involvements in Serie A, including 39 goals and 18 assists[5]. Despite numerous clubs approaching the club, Lookman has previously stayed loyal to Atalanta[6]. However, his patience seems to have run out, as he has officially submitted his transfer request.
Lookman has removed all visible association with Atalanta from his social media profiles, further indicating his intention to leave the club. As the transfer saga unfolds, fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see where Lookman's new adventure takes him.
[1] The Athletic
[2] Goal
[3] Sky Sports
[4] ESPN
[5] Transfermarkt
[6] Football Italia
- Ademola Lookman, dissatisfied with Atalanta's management and broken promises, has submitted a transfer request, with Italian Serie A's top club Inter Milan emerging as his potential destination.
- Despite his impressive goal involvement record in Serie A, surpassed only by Lautaro Martinez, Ademola Lookman has requested a transfer from Atalanta, sparking speculation about his move to European leagues, particularly football clubs in Italy.
