Atalanta Talisman Publicly Demands Transfer & Wants Inter Milan: ‘I've Given Everything, Atalanta Are Not Keeping Their Promise & Blocking A Sale'
The 27-year-old took to Instagram with a blunt message to his current employers. He argued that they are subjecting him to 'poor treatment as a human being and a footballer.'
Inter Milan have been trying to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta since mid-July.
The Nerazzurri have long had an agreement on personal terms with the Nigerian international.
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With that agreement in hand, Inter reportedly approached Atalanta with an opening bid of €40 million. La Dea rejected this.
Then, this past week, Inter raised their offer to €45 million including add-ons. And once again, Atalanta rejected this bid.
Lookman himself feels that Atalanta have already promised to sell him this summer. This after they had kept hold of him twelve months, despite Paris Saint-Germain's efforts to sign him.
Now, Lookman has made his feelings abundantly clear.
Ademola Lookman Demands To Leave Atalanta: 'I've Given Everything, They're Not Keeping Their Promise'
DUBLIN, IRELAND – MAY 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC bites their winner's medal as he celebrates victory after the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 final match between Atalanta BC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Dublin Arena on May 22, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by)
Lookman writes: 'Over the past three years at Atalanta, I've given absolutely everything.'
'Not just as a footballer, but as a person. I've always worn the shirt with pride and tried to represent this club and the city of Bergamo with heart, passion and dedication.'
'I came here with the hope of helping this special club grow and together, we've created memories that will stay with me forever.'
'Winning the Europa League and standing shoulder to shoulder with my teammates that night in Dublin celebrating with our fans was one of the proudest moments of my career so far.'
'It still gives me goosebumps thinking about it.'
'Atalanta, and especially its supporters, have become a part of me.'
'This place has felt like home from the moment I arrived and I've always tried to repay that love – even in moments where things haven't been easy behind the scenes.'
'That's what makes writing this so hard. I have loved every moment but feel that now, after three wonderful years in Bergamo, it is the right time to move on and experience a new adventure.'
'There have been numerous clubs approach Atalanta in the past and I have previously always stayed loyal.'
'However, myself and the ownership of the club have been in agreement that now is the right time and the club were clear with me that if a fair offer came in they would allow me to move.'
'Despite now receiving an offer in alignment to what I believe had been discussed sadly the club are blocking the opportunity for reasons I do not understand.'
'As a result and after many months of broken promises and what I feel has been poor treatment towards me as both a human being and as a professional footballer, sadly I feel I have no choice but to speak out for what I believe is right and I feel that enough is enough.'
Lookman: 'I've Handed In A Formal Transfer Request'
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 statement continues: 'I can confirm I have now handed in a formal transfer request.'
'Even throughout the extremely difficult moments I've endured, many of which have remained private and confidential, I have always tried to put the club, the fans and the team first and hoped it would not get to this, but I unfortunately feel there is now little choice.'
'To the fans – the heartbeat of this club – I want to say this: I'm truly sorry it's come to this.'
'I hope you can understand this incredibly difficult situation.'
'It's simply about standing up for what I believe is fair and right. The support you have always given me has been incredible and the bond we have created together is special.'
'I hope to work together with the club to find an amicable solution for all parties as soon as possible.'
'With love and gratitude, Ademola.'
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