Ademola Lookman Reveals Reason Behind €40m Atletico Madrid Move from Atalanta

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has opened up on his decision to join Atletico Madrid following his high-profile move from Serie A side Atalanta during the January transfer window.

After completing the transfer, the Nigerian international spoke about what attracted him to the Spanish giants, pointing to the club’s rich history and the intense passion of its supporters. Lookman noted that Atlético Madrid’s strong identity and competitive mentality made the move an easy choice.

“It’s a very special club,” Lookman said. “I am very aware of the Atlético Madrid fans and the passion that they bring to the club, the players, and the team.”

The 26-year-old penned a four-and-a-half-year contract with the LaLiga outfit, committing his future to the Madrid-based club. Atletico Madrid reportedly paid €40 million to Atalanta to finalize the deal