Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman, skipped Atalanta’s training on Monday in an apparent move to force his way out of the club following Atalanta’s refusal to accept two bids from Inter Milan.
The Nigerian has been the subject of transfer interest from 2025 Champions League finalists Inter Milan, who have recently seen a bid of €45m including bonuses turned down by Atalanta.
The Nigerian international is eager to join Cristian Chivu’s side, with negotiations ongoing between the two Serie A clubs. But Inter is holding out for a minimum fee of €50 million for the reigning African Player of the Year.
Over the weekend, he officially submitted a transfer request as he called out his club for blocking his transfer to Inter Milan. Read here.
In reaction to the transfer saga, the player skipped training on Monday after lashing out at the club’s hierarchy on Sunday.
“Ademola Lookman didn’t show up for training today as he keeps insisting on his plan to leave Atalanta. Atalanta maintains their position. No way to let him go for €42m plus €3m proposal rejected last week. No fresh bid from Inter so far,” transfer expert Fabrizio Romano posted.
