Ademola Lookman has returned to the Atalanta squad for the first time since July.
Lookman was previously excluded from the team after openly expressing his desire to leave the club.
The Nigerian winger deleted all contents related to Atalanta from his Instagram including pictures of their UEFA Europa League triumph.
According to Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano, the 27 year-old recently held direct talks with Atalanta manager Ivan Juric to clarify his situation and future intentions.
The Bergamo club has struggled without Lookman so far this season. In their three Serie A matches, the side has managed just one win and two draws.
Ivan Juric side’s most recent game which was in the UEFA Champions League ended in a 4-0 defeat, which raised concerns about Lookman absence prompting the fans to put pressure on the board to bring him back.
Before the PSG match, Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi addressed Lookman’s situation in an interview with Sky Sports Italia.
“You cannot go back and change the past, so we will focus on the present and future. We all know how good Ademola is, but also that in order to play for Atalanta, you must be 100 per cent focused. When he feels ready to do that, we are waiting for him with open arms,” said Percassi.
It remains uncertain whether Lookman will feature this weekend against Torino.
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Despite his recent return to the squad, his match fitness may still be below the regular mark for a professional.
He has only played twice this season, both appearances coming for Nigeria. In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, he played 75 minutes against Rwanda and a full 90 minutes against South Africa.
Lookman played a vital role in Atalanta’s successful campaign last season, helping them qualify for the Champions League . He finished the season with 20 goals and seven assists across all competitions.
