Background Revealed On Atalanta Transfer Promise To Inter Milan Target Ademola Lookman

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Atalanta did make a transfer promise to Ademola Lookman, but were not expecting such public demands from the Nigerian.
This according to La Repubblica, via FCInterNews. They report that the reports of an agreement are true, but that La Dea view it as valid only for clubs outside Serie A.
At the heart of the burgeoning transfer soap opera between Inter Milan, Atalanta, and Ademola Lookman, is a supposed promise that La Dea made to Lookman.
Last summer, Paris Saint-Germain had made an offer for Lookman. And the player was keen to join the Parisians.
However, Atalanta insisted on keeping Lookman. And in order to convince him to accept staying, they made him a promise that he could leave after another season.
Background On Atalanta Transfer Promise To Ademola Lookman
BERGAMO, ITALY – MAY 12: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta warms up prior to the Serie A match between Atalanta and AS Roma at Gewiss Stadium on May 12, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by)
This summer, Lookman decided on Inter as his next club. Therefore, he informed the Nerazzurri of his informal promise from Atalanta.
The 27-year-old former Leicester City forward told Inter through his representatives that an offer of €40 million was what Atalanta promised to sell him for.
Therefore, that is what Inter offered for Lookman.
Then after Atalanta rejected that initial bid, the Nerazzurri raised their offer to €45 million including add-ons. But once again, Atalanta turned the offer down.
This has caused some confusion for Inter. And especially for Lookman, who openly declared that Atalanta had 'broken their promise' to him by not facilitating his sale to Inter.
La Repubblica confirm that there was a promise. And that it was for a sale of around €40 million.
However, Atalanta had made the promise with the condition that it would be valid for clubs outside Serie A, the newspaper add.
Then, the Bergamo club still expect to be able to sell Lookman on their own terms. They don't want their hand forced, and want to dictate the timing of the move.