Is Ademola Lookman set to play his last Atalanta game?

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Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Olajade Lookman, could play his last game for the club against Parma this weekend, Soccernet.ng reports.

After a series of loan spells in England and Germany, the 27-year-old finally found his feet in Bergamo after signing for Atalanta in 2022.

Lookman has seen his career soar since then, reaching the AFCON 2023 final with the Super Eagles, scoring a hat-trick to win the 2024 UEFA Europa League before carting away the CAF Player of the Year Award.

Soccer Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman in action for the Super Eagles of Nigeria
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman in action for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Rwanda. [Photo Credit/ Imago]

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Ademola Lookman in action during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AS Roma at Gewiss Stadium. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

Lookman has been linked with a return to England, as Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and West Ham United have all registered interest in the former Everton man.

His current deal with Atalanta expires in June 2026, and there will be no contract renewal as he fell out with the club’s coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, over a missed penalty kick that saw La Dea exit the UEFA Champions League against Club Brugge.

As per Football Italia, Ademola Lookman and Ederson Jose Dos Santos will make their final Atalanta appearance on Sunday, with the club aiming to earn almost €100m from the sale of the duo.

Atalanta are ready to listen to offers for the pair in the summer, willing to sell Lookman for about €40m and the Brazilian midfielder for at least €50m.

Ademola Lookman plays during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 match between Atalanta BC and Real Madrid in Bergamo, Italy, at Gewiss Stadium. Bergamo Italy. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

The 2024 UEFA Europa League winners are already planning to get replacements ahead of the summer transfer window. As per Sports Italia, Atalanta are currently monitoring Lyon’s Rayan Cherki, Feyenoord’s Igor Paixao and Celtic’s Arne Engels.

These players were curated by Gian Piero Gasperini, who has made it clear he won’t sign a contract extension if he doesn’t get a squad upgrade this summer. His current deal runs out next year.

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Ademola Lookman bags the 2024 CAF POTY Award. [Photo Credit/ X].

Lookman’s likeliest destination is currently unknown, but Manchester United and West Ham will have a problem competing with their counterparts in the race for the London-born Nigerian, as they will not be playing Champions League football next season.

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