In what appears to be a bold statement amid growing transfer tensions, Ademola Lookman has wiped all traces of his affiliation with Atalanta from his Instagram page.
The move comes just days after the Bergamo-based club reportedly rejected a €42 million bid plus €3 million in bonuses from Inter Milan for the Nigerian forward.
Lookman, recently crowned the African Footballer of the Year, is said to be keen on a switch to the Serie A giants, Inter, after staying put in January due to a prior agreement with Atalanta to consider “viable offers” in the summer window.
However, with Inter Milan’s recent bid turned down and Atalanta insisting on €50 million plus additional bonuses, tensions appear to be mounting.
Sources close to the player indicate that Lookman is eager to take the next step in his career, and the move to the San Siro is one he strongly favours.
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His social media purge, though subtle, may reflect growing frustration with the current impasse.
The unfolding situation now draws comparisons to the high-profile Victor Osimhen-Napoli transfer saga, which gripped the football world with prolonged negotiations and public tension.
With the new season fast approaching, all eyes will be on how Atalanta handles Lookman’s situation — and whether Inter Milan will return with an improved offer to test their resolve.