Nigerian International Ademola Lookman has told those close to him he only wants to join Inter Milan, as his future at Atalanta descends into a tense stand-off.
The 27-year-old Nigeria forward believes his adventure in Bergamo is over after 3 years and is pushing for a move to the San Siro. However, Atalanta are reluctant to sell to another Italian club.
Lookman has missed three consecutive training sessions, emptied his locker in the dressing room and skipped the team’s pre-season trip to Germany for a friendly against RB Leipzig.
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Atalanta, who still owe 15% of his rights to former club RB Leipzig, are reportedly considering suspending his wages.
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Since joining from RB Leipzig in 2022 after stuttering spells in the Premier League and Bundesliga, Lookman has flourished in Serie A, hitting double figures for league goals in each of his three seasons, 13 in his first, 11 in his second, and 15 in his third.
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The Super Eagles forward was named Atalanta’s Player of the Season twice in a row and starred in their Europa League triumph, scoring a memorable hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen.
Inter have already seen three bids rejected, with the Serie A runners-up expected to make one final attempt.
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Tuttosport reports Atalanta are prepared to sell for a maximum €50m, potentially including bonuses or a player in exchange.
