Atalanta, Lookman breaks with La Dea: officially asks to leave, wants Inter | OneFootball

Nigerian striker confirms intention to leave Bergamo. Disappointed with the club, he aims for a transfer to Inter after broken promises.

Atalanta, Lookman breaks with La Dea: asks for official transfer, wants Inter

Lookman-Atalanta, irreparable fracture: the player asks for a transfer and looks towards Milan

Ademola Lookman has broken his silence and officially expressed his desire to leave Atalanta. In a long and detailed message published on his social media channels, the Nigerian striker confirmed that he has submitted a formal transfer request to the Bergamo club, openly expressing his willingness to move to Inter, which in recent days has made a concrete offer of 42 million euros plus 3 million in bonuses, rejected by La Dea.

A decision that marks the end of a three-season cycle, during which Lookman has carved out a leading role with the Nerazzurri jersey, contributing decisively to the historic Europa League victory.

Lookman's words: "I have no other choice. I want a shared solution"

The striker's statement is anything but diplomatic. Lookman explained that he has always honored his commitment to Atalanta, but denounced a series of broken promises by the club, which today - in his opinion - is preventing a long-planned transfer.

"Atalanta and its fans have become part of me. But after three wonderful years, I feel it's the right time to start a new chapter. I was guaranteed that if a suitable offer arrived, I could leave. Now that offer has arrived, but the club is blocking everything without a clear explanation," Lookman wrote.

The striker said he is bitter about the treatment he received and emphasized that he has always respected the jersey and the club, even in difficult times: "I loved every moment I lived in Bergamo. But, after difficult months, I can no longer remain silent. I have officially submitted a transfer request. I hope that a friendly solution can be found as soon as possible for all parties involved."

The background: Inter pressing, Atalanta unyielding for now

Atalanta's position, at least for the time being, remains rigid. The club considers Inter's offer still lower than the player's valuation, given the existing contract and the Nigerian's performances, which have shown consistency in Serie A and in European competitions.

However, the public fracture between Lookman and the management now opens a delicate scenario, also from a managerial point of view. The player's statement complicates coexistence in the retreat and risks conditioning the team's performance in the current season.

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