Ademola Lookman cleared personal items from his Atalanta locker room space as pressure tactics for departure permission during this transfer period. Sky Sport Italia reported the Nigerian forward's actions Tuesday while he skipped team training sessions for consecutive days. The 27-year-old submitted formal departure requests targeting Inter Milan as his preferred destination. His Instagram post criticized club leadership for alleged personal and professional misconduct regarding broken transfer promises. Lookman accused management of failing to honor summer sale commitments made previously.
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi acknowledged promises allowing player departure but specified restrictions against moves to Serie A competitors like Inter Milan. The Milan club presented a 42 million euro bid with additional 3 million variable payments attached. Atalanta management maintains firm demands for 50 million euros with performance bonuses added. Transfer negotiations remain stalled over the valuation gap between both parties. The standoff continues as Lookman maintains his absence from regular squad activities.
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi acknowledged promises allowing player departure but specified restrictions against moves to Serie A competitors like Inter Milan. The Milan club presented a 42 million euro bid with additional 3 million variable payments attached. Atalanta management maintains firm demands for 50 million euros with performance bonuses added. Transfer negotiations remain stalled over the valuation gap between both parties. The standoff continues as Lookman maintains his absence from regular squad activities.
