Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has completed a transfer from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid after the two clubs reached an agreement.
It comes after Atlético said on Sunday they had reached a deal with the Serie A side to sign the Nigeria forward.
The versatile, dynamic, right-footed 28-year-old has signed with the former Spanish champions on a contract running until 30 June 2030.
“The agreement is subject to passing his medical and agreeing and formalizing his contract,” Atlético said, without giving further details.
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On Monday, Atalanta realeased a statement saying: “Atalanta BC announce the permanent transfer of Ademola Lookman to Atlético de Madrid.
“The 28-year-old Nigerian international departs the Club after a three-and-a-half-season stint in Nerazzurri colours.”
The 28-year-old played for Fulham and Leicester before joining Atalanta in 2022. He also previously played for RB Leipzig and Everton.
Lookman, who scored a hat-trick as the Italian side beat Bayer Leverkusen to win the Europa League in 2024, is expected to cost Atletico around 40 million euros ($47.5 million) according to media reports.
The winger has scored three goals in 19 matches across all competitions this season for Atalanta.
Born in London, Lookman began his career at Charlton Athletic before joining Everton.
After a loan spell at RB Leipzig he signed for the German side permanently in 2019, but was loaned back to Premier League sides Fulham and Leicester before moving to Atalanta in 2022.
Atletico coach Diego Simeone has been asking the club for more reinforcements after Giacomo Raspadori left for Atalanta and Conor Gallagher signed for Tottenham earlier in the winter transfer window.
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