The Chief Executive Officer, Atalanta Football Club, Antonio Percassi, has stated that Nigeria’s winger, Ademola Lookman, is only allowed to leave the club this summer, but only to a super top club that is not in Italy.
According to Fabrizio Romano’s X post on Monday, Percassi said, “The pact with Lookman was made one year ago when we rejected €20m from PSG.
“We told him: we’ll let you leave in 2025 for a super top club and not in Italy. Now, the situation [with Inter] is different… and as always, it’s us deciding,” Percassi said.
The Nigerian forward had hit out at Atalanta, accusing the Serie A club of going back on promises made over his potential summer transfer.
He issued a strongly worded statement on Sunday, confirming that he has formally submitted a transfer request following what he described as “many months of broken promises” and poor treatment.
Lookman, who played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s historic UEFA Europa League triumph in the 2023/24 season, said he has always represented the club with dedication and loyalty, both on and off the pitch.
“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,” the 27-year-old said, reflecting on his three-year spell in Bergamo.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
