Atalanta Stick To Their Position As Transfer Standoff With Inter Milan Target Explodes
This according to today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews.
Yesterday the biggest bombshell yet in the summer transfer soap opera between Ademola Lookman, Atalanta, and Inter Milan arrived.
Behind the scenes, the 27-year-old former RB Leipzig forward has been pressuring Atalanta into selling him. By all accounts, he only wants Inter this summer.
Lookman had already scrubbed all traces of his current employers from his social media accounts a couple days prior. That was not exactly a subtle way to send a message.
But yesterday, Lookman took his grievance to a new level. He openly demanded a transfer.
Furthermore, there were harsh words as the player accused Atalanta of 'poor treatment' and 'breaking a promise.'
Atalanta Stick To Position As Ademola Lookman Transfer Saga Explodes
TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 09: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium on March 09, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by)
Lookman's public statement was obviously intended to put the pressure on Atalanta.
La Dea are feeling the heat. And undoubtedly wondering if they have mishandled things with Lookman to get to this point.
But at the same time, reports Tuttosport, La Dea are not going to change their stance.
The Bergamo team have always conveyed that while they're willing to sell Lookman or any other player, it has to be on their terms.
Therefore, Atalanta still intend to sell Lookman when they want, to the club they want, and for a fee that they demand.
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