Chelsea Legend Drogba Submits 50-Page Petition From Confederation Of African Football To Atalanta Over Lookman – Inter Milan Transfer Saga
This according to African Hub. They report that the petition is demanding a 'fair and transparent' transfer process.
Ademola Lookman has done everything he can to join Inter Milan this summer.
The former Leicester City and Fulham forward has had an agreement with the Nerazzurri for weeks.
And Inter, for their part, have made two offers to Atalanta. La Dea have turned both of them down, however.
Didier Drogba has landed in Italy to submit a 50-page petition to Atalanta, approved by CAF, advocating for a fair and transparent transfer process for Africa's top talent Ademola Lookman, Africa's Best Player of the Year. This move highlights the importance of accountability… pic.twitter.com/MnZmB40yey — African Hub (@AfricanHub_) August 14, 2025
This prompted Lookman to hand in a transfer request and make a public statement demanding the move. The Nigerian international claimed that Atalanta had promised him a move this summer.
Lookman had already scrubbed all traces of his current employers from his social media accounts a couple days prior.
Report – Drogba Submits Petition To Atalanta Over Lookman Transfer Saga
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 20: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC therefore.Moreover. However looks on during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta BC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by)
According to African Hub, meanwhile, legendary former Chelsea, Marseille, and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba has gotten involved.
The outlet report, therefore, that the Ivorian has landed in Italy.
Therefore, African Hub report, Drogba will submit a petition to Atalanta over Lookman's transfer situation.
This petition, meanwhile, will reportedly demand a 'fair and transparent transfer process.'
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