LaLiga: How Lookman has saved Nigerian football by joining Atletico Madrid

LaLiga: How Lookman has saved Nigerian football by joining Atletico Madrid

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has revealed how Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has saved Nigerian football by joining Atletico Madrid. Oliseh spoke during a recent interview on his Sunday Oliseh’s Global Football Insights. Lookman, on winter transfer deadline day, joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta. The Nigerian international signed a four-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at the Spanish LaLiga club until 2030. “Lookman’s tran…

Oliseh Predicts Lookman-Atletico Move Will Open Doors for More Nigerians - Newsy People

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has praised Ademola Lookman’s transfer to Atletico Madrid, saying it could “just have saved Nigerian football.” Oliseh highlighted that Atletico Madrid consistently competes in top competitions, describing the move as a major career upgrade for the 28 year old winger. The former Super Eagles midfielder who also served as Coach, emphasized that it is fitting for a player of Lookman’s quality to join a to…

A Very Special Club — Lookman Speaks After Completing Atlético Madrid Move

Ademola Lookman has shared his first words after sealing a move to Atlético Madrid, describing the Spanish giants as a “very special club” and praising the passion of the supporters as he begins a new chapter in La Liga, Softfootball reports. The Nigerian forward completed a €40m transfer from Atalanta at the end of the winter window, bringing an end to one of the most talked-about transfer sagas of the market. Lookman had been close to joining …

Atletico Madrid Coach Diego Simeone Reveals ‘Pre-contract Conversation’ With Lookman

Atletico Madrid of Spain tactician, Diego Simeone has revealed that he was convinced about making a move for Ademola Lookman after he had a conversation with the Super Eagles’ winger. READ ALSO: Alex Iwobi Cries Out: Kobbie Mainoo Finished My Hand Sports247 reports that Atletico moved to quickly usurp what appeared to be a sealed deal by Fenerbahçe of Turkey for Lookman, and the Spanish La Liga side surprisingly pulled the switch through. Simeon…

Atletico Madrid had “outrageous” €50m midfielder offer snubbed

Atletico Madrid were very busy during the final few days of the winter transfer window, as they brought in three signings. Ademola Lookman arrived from Atalanta, while midfielders Rodrigo Mendoza and Obed Vargas joined from Elche and Seattle Sounders respectively. The latter pair were not originally touted as possible signings for January, but after key targets were missed out on, Atleti sporting director Mateu Alemany made his move. One of thos…

Atletico Madrid's coach Diego Simeone confident in Ademola Lookman's impact following transfer

Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone endorses Ademola Lookman, highlighting his experience and promising impact after transferring from Atalanta for €40 million.