Nigeria backs Ademola Lookman in his dispute with Italy's Atalanta

The Nigerian national team expressed public support for striker Ademola Lookman during his dispute with Atalanta. Lookman seeks departure from the Italian club during the summer transfer window. Inter Milan submitted an unsuccessful bid for the player's services. The forward posted a statement on social media platform X declaring his formal transfer request to Atalanta management. He accused the club of failing to honor previous agreements and criticized their treatment of him.

Nigeria's official social media account displayed solidarity by sharing Lookman's photograph with a supportive message. The player maintains pressure on Atalanta executives to authorize his move to Inter Milan. His previous season performance included appearances in 40 matches across all competitions. Lookman accumulated 2871 playing minutes while contributing 20 goals and seven assists. The controversy highlights tensions between player ambitions and club retention policies.
 

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