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Lookman accuses Atalanta of 'broken promises'

Lookman accuses Atalanta of 'broken promises'

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Nigeria winger Ademola Lookman says he has handed in a transfer request at Atalanta after accusing the club of "breaking promises" to him.The 27-year-old, a reported target for Serie A rivals Inter Milan, said he had reached an agreement with the club's board that he could leave if a "fair" offer arrived this summer.However, the England-born winger says Atalanta have reneged on that promise after "receiving an offer in alignment to what I believe had been discussed"."I feel I have no choice but to speak out for what I believe is right and I feel that enough is enough," Lookman wrote on social media."I can confirm I have now handed in a formal transfer request."
Lookman said Atalanta were "blocking the opportunity" of him leaving the club "for reasons I do not understand". The Nigeria international joined Atalanta from RB Leipzig in 2022.He scored his first career hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final victory against Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin.Lookman has scored 52 goals in 117 appearances for the Italian side. Atalanta have been contacted for comment.
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