Simeone hails Lookman’s debut for Atletico Madrid in big win over Real Betis
Diego Simeone was impressed with Ademola Lookman’s performance on his debut for Atletico Madrid after they eased to an emphatic 5-0 win over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey on Thursday. The Super Eagles attacker had joined the club earlier this week in a €40 million earlier in the week and was immediately put […]
Atletico Madrid announce deal to sign Super Eagles forward Lookman
Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Italian club Atalanta for the signature of Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman. The former La Liga champions will pay a total of €40 million for the 28-year-old, with a fixed €35 million fee and an additional €5 million in add-ons. The Nigerian forward joined Atalanta in […]
Ademola Lookman: Sunday Mba advises Super Eagles star on next move
Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Mba has advised English Premier League side Chelsea to secure the services of countryman Ademola Lookman in the summer. The reigning African Footballer of the Year is likely to leave Italian side Atalanta in the summer after a recent bust-up with manager Gian Piero Giasperini, after last week’s UCL elimination […]
Ademola Lookman: Former Super Eagles midfielder urges Africa POTY to move on
2013 AFCON-winning midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has advised Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman to push for a move away from the club, after his recent fallout with head coach Gian Piero Giasperini. The reigning African footballer of the year was publicly criticized by the Italian coach for missing a penalty in the UCL playoffs elimination by Belgian […]
‘We have a lot of players’- Atalanta’s coach reveals reason for benching Lookman in Inter Milan defeat
Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has defended his decision to start African footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman on the bench in their 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan in the Super Coppa Italia. The 66-year old in a surprise starting eleven opted to leave Nigerian forward Lookman, as well as Belgian playmaker Charles De […]
Atalanta director dismisses speculation over Lookman’s January transfer
Atalanta Director Tony D’Amico has ruled out the exit of reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman and other top players at the club in the January transfer window. The Nigerian forward as well other key players including the likes of Brazilian Midfielder Ederson, Belgian playmaker Charles De Ketelaere, and Italian striker Mateo Retegui, […]
Super Eagles Legend identifies ‘perfect timing’ for Lookman’s potential Atalanta departure
Former Nigerian international Taye Taiwo, believes Reigning African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman has to decide to leave Italian side Atalanta this winter. The former Super Eagles defender who made 54 appearances for his country through a span of eight years, believes the Atalanta forward is in the form of his life and should […]
Gian Piero Gasperini: Atalanta boss reveals why Ademola Lookman is a ‘top player’
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has opened up on the qualities that make Nigerian international Ademola Lookman a standout performer for both club and country. The experienced tactician described Lookman as an extraordinary talent, praising his consistency, versatility, and impact on the pitch. Lookman, who joined Atalanta from RB Leipzig in 2022, has enjoyed a […]
Serie A: Ex-Atalanta star Donati heaps praise on Ademola Lookman’s evolution
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman continues to shine in Serie A, and former Atalanta midfielder Massimo Donati believes the Nigerian star has transformed into an incredible player by fully understanding his capabilities. Lookman joined Atalanta in the summer of 2022 from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig and quickly became a crucial part of Gian Piero Gasperini’s […]
Lookman celebrates CAF Player of the Year win, aims to inspire future generations
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has expressed his joy after being crowned the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, becoming the sixth Nigerian to win the prestigious honour. The Atalanta star joined an elite list of Nigerian legends, including Rashidi Yekini and Nwankwo Kanu, after receiving the award in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night. […]
