Lookman Transfer Saga deepens as Atalanta boss slams broken promises
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Lookman Transfer Saga is spiraling into unexpected territory. The Nigerian forward, once a fan favorite in Bergamo, has ignited controversy after skipping Atalanta’s training base in Zingonia, just a day after posting on social media that he should be free to leave. His absence, while not technically mandatory, has raised more than a few eyebrows. For fans tracking the latest shifts in Italy’s top flight, our expert Serie A Predictions could provide insight into how this off-field drama might affect on-field performance.
- Ademola Lookman misses training amid swirling transfer rumors
- Atalanta CEO insists the club decides the timing and destination
- Lookman previously pledged not to join another Italian side
- Reports link Inter Milan to a potential move, causing tension
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi didn’t mince words. Speaking during the presentation of Marco Sportiello, he made it clear: “Last year, after a €20 million offer from PSG, Lookman asked to leave. We agreed, but only on two conditions, he’d join a top European club, and he’d never play for another Italian team out of respect for what we built together.” That’s a bold claim and one Lookman now appears to be backtracking on, at least according to rumors linking him with Inter Milan.
So, what changed? According to Percassi, everything. “The situation is very different now,” he said pointedly. Atalanta is standing firm: they control the pace, they control the terms, and ultimately, they control the outcome. It’s not the kind of statement you make unless there’s tension behind the scenes. Can Lookman still repair that bridge? Hard to say.
His decision to remain absent while undergoing reconditioning treatment adds more smoke to the fire. Fans were expecting clarity but instead, they got silence. If Lookman’s really trying to engineer a move within Italy, he’ll have to break more than just his word. He’ll have to face a club that feels blindsided and a fanbase that thought they had his loyalty locked down.
Atalanta, meanwhile, remains unmoved. Their message is crystal clear: no player dictates the terms of departure. And with the club poised to start another competitive Serie A season, they’re not about to be held hostage by one man’s ambitions. It’s a tense standoff and unless one side backs down, this could drag on deeper into the summer window. Could this twist shake up your Serie A Predictions? Time will tell.
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