Ademola Lookman signs for Atlético, deal confirmed until 2030 | OneFootball

After his arrival in Madrid yesterday afternoon, February 1st, Ademola Lookman undergoes a medical examination and signs his new contract with Atlético de Madrid, which binds him until June 30, 2030 with the club. Atlético de Madrid pays 35 million euros plus another five in variables to Atalanta.

At 28 years old, the British-Nigerian footballer arrives as a versatile, explosive, and decisive offensive profile in the one-on-one. Naturally right-footed, he can play in various positions such as second striker or winger, with the ability to adapt to either flank, whether on his natural side or the opposite. The Nigerian forward stands out for his speed, ability to break through defenses, and imbalance in tight spaces. Qualities that were needed in the attack zone for the team led by Simeone.

The new red-and-white player was born on October 20, 1997, in Wandsworth (London). Lookman took his first steps in the youth academies of Waterloo FC and Charlton Athletic, the club with which he debuted in professional football in November 2015. Since that great debut, he has built a solid career in some of Europe's most demanding leagues, playing for teams like Everton, RB Leipzig, Fulham, and Leicester City, before joining Atalanta in the summer of 2022.

It was precisely with the Bergamo team where he reached his best version, establishing himself as one of the most influential attackers in European football. His impact was decisive in the historic conquest of the UEFA Europa League 2023/24, the Italian club's first continental title. In that final, Atalanta convincingly defeated Bayer Leverkusen, with Lookman as the main protagonist by scoring a hat-trick and being named the MVP of the final. In total, he played 137 official matches, scored 55 goals, and provided 27 assists wearing the nerazzurra jersey.

On the international level, he was a world champion with England's U-20 team in 2017, and since March 2022, he has been representing the senior Nigerian national team, with which he already has 41 caps and 11 goals.

After successfully passing the medical examination, Ademola Lookman formalized his contract at the Metropolitano Stadium, accompanied by the club's CEO, Miguel Ángel Gil.

Welcome to your new home, Ademola Lookman!

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