Atalanta unveils its European squad: what’s next for Lookman? | OneFootball

The Italian club Atalanta has officially released its squad for the 2025/26 Champions League group stage, scheduled to kick off later this month.The list features a major surprise with the inclusion of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, despite widespread speculation about his potential exit during the last summer transfer window.Lookman came very close to joining Inter Milan, who had submitted an official bid. However, Atalanta’s management rejected the offer, forcing the player into a tough spot—he rebelled and skipped pre-season training sessions.With the transfer window closed, and according to Football Italia, the club ultimately decided to name Lookman in their European squad, aiming to restore the relationship with the player.