Atalanta, Lookman back with the squad: Nigerian striker’s ban is over | OneFootball

Ademola Lookman is ready to reunite with his teammates. After weeks of individual training, due to the turbulent transfer window that had seen him on the brink of joining Inter and the sensational escape in early August, the Nigerian striker is expected at Zingonia to resume work with the rest of the squad.

Atalanta, Lookman returns to the group: punishment over for the Nigerian striker

Back from his commitments with the national team, where he played 75 minutes against Rwanda and the entire match against South Africa in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Lookman will return to Italy in the next few hours. His arrival at Zingonia is expected between today and tomorrow, with a first recovery session in the afternoon. His reintegration with the group is now a done deal.

The management of Juric

It will be up to coach Ivan Juric to assess the timing for the full call-up. It's hard to see him already against Lecce, while there's a bit more chance for the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, scheduled for next Wednesday at Parc des Princes. A choice that will depend mainly on the player's physical condition in the first few days of work with the group.

A story that repeats itself

The Lookman case closely resembles that of the summer of 2024, when Atalanta decided to keep him out until the close of the transfer window and then immediately reintegrate him. This time too, the club has shown firmness, avoiding a last-minute sale and entrusting Juric with one of the most decisive players in the squad.

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