Ademola Lookman will stay at Atalanta for not less than yet one more season, because the summer time switch window has now closed with out a transfer being accomplished.
Needed a Transfer, However None Occurred
The 27-year-old Nigerian ahead was eager to depart Bergamo this summer time and had his eyes set on a switch to Inter Milan. Inter made three provides, however Atalanta rejected all of them, making it clear that they had no intention of promoting to a different Italian membership.
Pissed off by the state of affairs, Lookman stopped coaching with the crew and skipped a number of pre-season matches, making an attempt to pressure a transfer.
Bayern Munich Additionally Rejected
Within the remaining hours of the window, Bayern Munich submitted a mortgage bid with an possibility to purchase, however Atalanta turned it down, insisting they might solely promote completely and for at least €50 million.
Tottenham Watched, However Didn’t Act
Tottenham Hotspur have been reportedly keeping track of Lookman’s state of affairs, however didn’t make a proper provide earlier than the window closed.
What Subsequent for Lookman?
With no deal agreed, Lookman is now anticipated to remain at Atalanta for the 2025/26 season. He’s nonetheless below contract till summer time 2027, that means he might stay in Bergamo for a couple of extra years until a membership meets Atalanta’s asking value sooner or later.
Lookman was named CAF Participant of the Yr for 2024 and stays an essential participant for each Atalanta and the Tremendous Eagles — even when his future at membership stage is at the moment unsure.
