US EditionAtletico Madrid says it’s reached a deal with Atalanta for Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman
- Atlético Madrid confirmed on Feb 1, 2026, it reached a deal to sign Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman from Serie A club Atalanta, pending medical clearance and contract formalities.
- After recurring disputes, Ademola Lookman and Atalanta have a history of transfer-window friction, while both Atlético and Fenerbahce pursued him, with payment terms and bank guarantees delaying Turkey's move.
- Atlético finalised a deal that includes the €40 million and Lookman signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Diego Simeone.
- Diego Simeone's side faces Club Brugge in Champions League playoffs later this month, sitting third in LaLiga, nine points behind Real Madrid and 10 behind Barcelona.
- Looking at Lookman's background, he joined Atalanta from RB Leipzig in 2022 and starred at AFCON 2025 with two Man-of-the-Match awards.
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The Slovenian national team goalkeeper's team has brought in three new players, including Atalanta and Nigeria star Ademola Lookman.
Lookman, who arrives at the Metropolitan with Vargas and Mendoza, is one of the great names of his own with Cancelo, Ter Stegen and Guido Rodríguez.
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Transfer: Atletico Madrid sign Lookman from Atalanta
Ademola Lookman has joined Atletico Madrid on a permanent transfer from Atalanta, DAILY POST reports. Lookman signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Diego Simeone’s side. Atletico Madrid paid Atalanta €40m to secure his services. The Nigeria international joined Atalanta from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig in 2022. The 28-year-old scored 55 goals and registered 27 assists during his stint with La Dea. Lookman started his professional career wit…
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