Ademola Lookman’s hopes of securing a transfer away from Atalanta have been dashed, leaving the Super Eagles forward visibly frustrated…
Marten De Roon, the captain of Atalanta, has publicly stated that the club remains open to welcoming Ademola Lookman back whenever he chooses to rejoin the squad, according to reports from Soccernet.ng.
In recent months, Lookman has been at odds with Atalanta, driven by his ambition to move to a more prominent club.
The Nigerian international even took to social media to voice his dissatisfaction and went on a strike lasting over two weeks in an attempt to force a transfer.
Despite his efforts, Atalanta stood firm, refusing to sanction his departure.
As the new season unfolds, the impasse remains unresolved. While the club is eager to reintegrate Lookman into the team, the 27-year-old winger remains resistant.
Lookman was anticipated to feature in the recent match against Lecce, but prior to kickoff, coach Ivan Juric hinted that the player’s mindset was not aligned with the team’s needs. Juric continued to express criticism even after Atalanta’s convincing 4-1 victory.
Speculation about Lookman’s participation in the upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against PSG at the Parc des Princes has been rife.
However, Atalanta have officially confirmed that the former Everton winger will not be traveling with the squad to Paris.
I nerazzurri convocati per #PSGAtalanta
Our squad list for tomorrow’s game #UCL #GoAtalantaGo
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– Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) September 16, 2025
De Roon’s Perspective on the Lookman Situation
Atalanta’s leader, Marten De Roon, emphasized that the squad remains focused on collective progress and is not distracted by the ongoing dispute.
He also reassured that the door remains open for Lookman should he choose to recommit to the team.
“Lookman hasn’t been a disruption for us. I don’t want to dwell on it too much. Our attention is on the players who are present. We’re always ready, and I believe there will always be a place for Lookman,” De Roon shared, as reported by Gianluca Di Marzio.
Lookman’s Path Forward: A Call to Rebound
Though the transfer saga has undoubtedly taken a toll on Lookman, it is crucial for him to regain his form swiftly to safeguard his professional trajectory.
With an impressive record of 52 goals and 25 assists in 112 appearances for La Dea, the winger’s market value and national team prospects could diminish if he lookman-8-super-eagles-moves/” title=”2025 Summer … Alert: Ademola … and 8 Super Eagles Poised for Last-Minute Moves!”>remains sidelined.
To preserve his standing, the former Everton player must clear his mind and refocus on his strengths on the pitch.
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