Monday, August 4, 2025 - Super Eagles of Nigeria and Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, has officially submitted a transfer request, calling out his club for blocking his transfer to Inter Milan.
Taking to his social media accounts on Sunday, the
27-year-old winger expressed his growing frustration with the situation,
declaring that “enough is enough” and confirmed he has officially submitted a
transfer request to the club.
Lookman stated that both he and the club's management had
agreed that this summer was the right time for a move, and he was assured that
if a reasonable offer arrived, he would be allowed to leave.
The winger added that despite Atalanta receiving “an offer
in alignment to what I believe had been discussed”, the club has refused to
honour its agreement.
Lookman wrote, “I hope to work together with the club to
find an amicable solution for all parties as soon as possible.”
“Over the past three years at Atalanta, I’ve given
absolutely everything. Not just as a footballer, but as a person. I’ve always
worn the shirt with pride and tried to represent this club and the city of
Bergamo with heart, passion and dedication.
“I came here with the hope of helping this special club grow
and together, we’ve created memories that will stay with me forever. Winning
the Europa League and standing shoulder to shoulder with my teammates that
night in Dublin celebrating with our fans was one of the proudest moments of my
career so far. It still gives me goosebumps thinking about it.
Atalanta, and especially its supporters, have become a part
of me. This place has felt like home from the moment I arrived, and I’ve always
tried to repay that love – even in moments where things haven’t been easy
behind the scenes.
“That’s what makes writing this so hard. I have loved every
moment but feel that now, after three wonderful years in Bergamo, it is the
right time to move on and experience a new adventure. There have been numerous
clubs approach Atalanta in the past and I have previously always stayed loyal.
However, myself and the ownership of the club have been in agreement that now
is the right time and the club were clear with me that if a fair offer came in
they would allow me to move.
“Despite now receiving an offer in alignment to what I believe had been discussed sadly the club are blocking the opportunity for reasons I do not understand.
“As a result and after many months of broken promises and what I feel has been poor treatment towards me as both a human being and as a professional footballer, sadly I feel I have no choice but to speak out for what I believe is right and feel that enough is enough. I can confirm I have now handed in a formal transfer request.
“Even throughout the extremely difficult moments I’ve
endured, many of which have remained private and confidential, I have always
tried to put the club, the fans and the team first and hoped it would not get
to this, but I unfortunately feel there is now little choice.
“To the fans – the heartbeat of this club – I want to say
this: I’m truly sorry it’s come to this. I hope you can understand this
incredibly difficult situation. It’s simply about standing up for what I
believe is fair and right. The support you have always given me has been
incredible and the bond we have created together is special.”
The Nigerian international is eager to join Cristian Chivu’s
side, with negotiations ongoing between the two Serie A clubs.
Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports
that Lookman officially submitted his request to leave over the weekend. His
decision follows Inter Milan’s latest offerreported to be €42 million plus €3
million in bonuses, which Atalanta swiftly rejected.
The club continues to hold out for a minimum fee of €50
million for the reigning African Player of the Year.
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