Ademola Lookman has resumed training with his club, Atalanta BC, and is expected to be available for selection in their upcoming match against Torino. The Super Eagles forward missed the opening game of the Serie A season after requesting to be left out due to ongoing transfer talks with Paris Saint Germain PSG. However, the transfer to PSG has fallen through, although new interest from Premier League sides Arsenal and Liverpool has emerged.
Atalanta, who have no intention of losing Lookman, still has him under contract for another two years. The club admitted that Lookman’s request to leave was unexpected, with their sporting director suggesting the 26 year old had received poor advice regarding his future.
Editorial
Ademola Lookman’s return to training with Atalanta following the collapse of his potential transfer to PSG is a significant moment for both the player and the club. For Lookman, the situation highlights the uncertainties of the transfer market and the importance of making well informed decisions about his career. Despite the disappointment of the failed PSG move, his return to Atalanta provides him with the opportunity to refocus and continue proving his worth in Serie A.
For Atalanta, Lookman’s importance to the team cannot be understated. His decision to request a transfer may have been a shock, but with new interest from top Premier League clubs, the situation remains fluid. As Lookman prepares to rejoin the squad, the club must work to ensure that he feels valued and focused on the task at hand.
Lookman’s immediate future is still uncertain, but his next performances could determine whether Atalanta can keep him or if a big Premier League move is on the horizon.
Did You Know?
- Ademola Lookman missed Atalanta’s opening game of the Serie A season due to ongoing transfer negotiations with PSG.
- Lookman is under contract with Atalanta for two more years, but interest from Arsenal and Liverpool has surfaced.
- The Atalanta sporting director described Lookman’s decision to request a transfer as unexpected.
- Lookman’s career includes successful spells in both the Premier League and Bundesliga before moving to Serie A.
- Lookman is expected to feature in Atalanta’s upcoming match against Torino following his return to training.
