The Nigerian forward is on his way to Spain to complete his transfer to Atlético Madrid, closing a remarkable chapter in Bergamo.
Ademola Lookman’s Italian journey is coming to an end. The Nigerian attacker is en route to Madrid, where he is set to complete his move to Atlético Madrid, bringing the curtain down on a memorable spell with Atalanta.
Spotted at the airport as he departed Italy, Lookman kept his farewell brief. Stopped by reporters, he offered just a short goodbye to Bergamo — a simple “Ciao” — before boarding his flight to Spain. Few words, but enough to confirm the end of an era.
Since arriving at Atalanta in 2022, Lookman has been one of the defining figures of the club’s recent success. Over three seasons, he amassed 135 appearances and 55 goals, numbers that only tell part of the story. His legacy was sealed on the biggest stage, when he scored a historic hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, delivering Atalanta the most important trophy in their history.
Now, a new challenge awaits under Diego Simeone. Atlético Madrid see Lookman as a player ready for the next step — explosive, versatile, and proven in European competition. For the Nigerian international, the move represents both a sporting upgrade and a chance to test himself in La Liga after conquering Serie A.
For Atalanta, his departure marks the loss of a game-changer and a symbol of their rise on the continental stage. For Lookman, it’s a farewell to Italy — and the start of a new chapter in Madrid.
