Ademola Lookman appears set for a big Serie A switch after refusing Atalanta’s new contract and signaling his intent to join Inter Milan — www.isagoal.com reports.
Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews noted the Nigerian winger turned down Atalanta’s offer despite it being financially better than Inter’s.
Lookman already agreed personal terms with Inter, who offered him a four-year deal worth €4.5 million net per season.
Yesterday, Inter formalized their interest with a written €45 million bid, putting pressure on Atalanta to respond quickly.
Atalanta tried to keep him by putting €5 million per season on the table, but that wasn’t enough to sway the 27-year-old’s decision.
“I want to play for Inter Milan,” the player reportedly told teammates, staying firm on his stance.
The Bergamo club had initially considered selling Lookman as part of their summer plans before striker Mateo Retegui’s exit disrupted things.
Retegui’s unexpected move to Al-Qadsiah forced Atalanta to reshuffle transfer priorities, making Lookman’s departure more complicated.
However, with the player pushing for the switch, Atalanta may now be forced to plan for life without him.
The former RB Leipzig man’s decision could finalize a major move before the window closes, barring any further setbacks.
This article was updated 16 hours ago