Transfer: Atletico Madrid join Lookman race

Lookman

BERGAMO, ITALY - DECEMBER 10: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Atalanta BC and Real Madrid C.F. at Stadio di Bergamo on December 10, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)

By Seyi Babalola

Atletico Madrid is one of the teams interested in Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman.

Lookman is set to leave the Bergamo club after the season, despite having two years remaining on his contract.

Atalanta are eager to sell the Nigeria international for €60 million.

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According to the Spanish website Marca, Atlético Madrid has already begun conversations with Lookman’s agents.

Diego Simeone’s team would, however, seek a decrease in the transfer cost.

This season, the 27-year-old has scored 18 goals and assisted seven times in 37 appearances across all competitions for La Dea.

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