"Following the mercado clash, Ademola Lookman suffered a loss greater than just his steeled limb: Atalanta ultimately had the final say"
In the world of football, the transfer saga of Ademola Lookman, a player for Atalanta, has been making headlines. The player has been refusing to train in protest against the board's refusal to sell him, with no new information about his sale confirmed as of August 19.
Lookman's desire to leave Atalanta is well-documented, with the player stating that he wants to join a top European club and not wear the jersey of another Italian team. This demand has put Atalanta in a tough position, as they hold the final say in the sale of Lookman.
The offer from Inter Milan has been insistent for several days, but Atalanta remains attentive to the timing and value of the sale. The situation is different now, and the club is being careful in their approach.
Last season's Serie A top scorer, Mateo Retegui, has already left Atalanta, accepting a big-money offer from Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Giampiero Gasperini, the previous head coach of Atalanta, has moved to Roma for the 2025-2026 season. This leaves Atalanta starting the new season without Retegui, Gasperini, and potentially Lookman, due to their transfer situations.
On August 4, Luca Percassi, Atalanta's deputy chairman, clarified that the club received a €20 million offer from PSG for Lookman. However, it seems that Lookman is aiming for a higher price, as he was reportedly angry over the club blocking a €45 million offer from Inter Milan.
Ademola Lookman posted a long message on Instagram on August 18, explaining his frustration over the club's decision. Since then, he has returned to training alone for two weeks, after being absent for some time. However, he has relocated to London since August 19, amid transfer interest from clubs like Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Manchester United.
Despite the ongoing transfer saga, Atalanta remains a team full of resources and never dependent on an individual, as under Giampiero Gasperini. The new coach, Ivan Juric, declared before a match against Lecce on August 19 that the team should represent strong human values like humility and work.
It appears that a reconciliation between Lookman and the club seemed possible after the international break with Nigeria. However, as of the information provided, no sale of Lookman has been confirmed. The transfer saga continues, and football fans will be eagerly waiting for updates on this interesting story.
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