ATLETICO MADRID MOVE FOR LOOKMAN NEARS COMPLETION

By: Gyang Dakwo

Atletico Madrid have said they have reached a deal with Serie A side Atalanta to sign Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman.

The Spanish club confirmed on Sunday that Lookman is already in Madrid to complete the move.

 Atletico said, “The agreement is subject to passing his medical and agreeing and formalizing his contract,” without giving further details.

Lookman is set to undergo his medical on Monday as the final steps of the transfer are completed.

The 28-year-old previously played for Fulham and Leicester City before joining Atalanta in 2022. He has also had spells with RB Leipzig and Everton earlier in his career.

At the international level, Lookman scored 3 goals for Nigeria at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations, where the Super Eagles finished third after losing to Morocco in a penalty shootout in the semifinals.

Atletico Madrid are currently third in LaLiga after 22 matches. They sit 9 points behind second-placed Real Madrid and 10 points behind league leaders Barcelona.

Diego Simeone’s side will face Club Brugge later this month in the Champions League playoffs.