L'Atalanta greets and thanks Ademola Lookman
The soap opera linked to Ademola Lookman is over. The Nigerian striker leaves Atalanta to move permanently to Atletico Madrid, with whom he signed a contract until 2030. This was announced by the Nerazzurri club itself through an official note: “Atalanta announces that it has sold the right to the sports performance of the player Ademola Lookman” to Atlético de Madrid outright.
“The 28-year-old Nigerian striker played in the Nerazzurri jersey for three and a half seasons – the statement continues -In Atalanta and in Bergamo he found the ideal environment and conditions to express himself at his best, reaching his peak with his hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final on May 22, 2024 in Dublin, where the Nerazzurri club won its first, historic international trophy. The Percassi family, the Pagliuca family, and the entire club salute and thank Ademola, wishing him the best satisfactions for his future”.
Lookman said goodbye to Atalanta with a long post on his Instagram profile: “To the Atalanta family, after almost four years the time has come for me to say goodbye. From the first moment I arrived in Bergamo you welcomed me as one of you and pushed me to become the best version of myself”.
“Together we made history– added the new Atletico Madrid player -. European champions, a night that none of us will ever forget. Scoring a hat trick in a European final and raising a trophy with this club after 61 years without titles will stay with me forever. So will winning the African Footballer of the Year award in 2024 as an Atalanta player. Those moments, those emotions, those nights in the spotlight are carved in my heart”.
“Thank you to my teammates, staff and club. To the fans: your passion, your trust, your energy meant everything. From day one you have been by my side and next to this team every step of the way. Your passion, your voices, your faith have never failed and together we have achieved extraordinary goals. Every chorus, every banner, every away game has meant something. Thank you for making Bergamo feel like home and for giving me memories that I will carry with me forever” Lookman closed.
