Nigeria Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman will continue with plans to leave Serie A side Atalanta BC in the summer despite clash with Gian Piero Gasperini.
Despite a recent clash with Gian Piero Gasperini, Nigeria Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is still expected to leave Serie A side Atalanta BC in the summer, Pulse Sports Nigeria reports.
Reliable transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed this in a post on his official social media page, following Lookman and Gasperini’s exchange in the aftermath of the shocking defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League.
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Ademola Lookman returned to action for Atalanta to make Champions League history despite the club’s shock exit against Club Brugge.
The news comes after Gasperini publicly criticised Lookman following Atalanta’s Champions League exit against Club Brugge.
Gasperini’s remarks, where he labelled Lookman “one of the worst penalty takers I’ve ever seen,” have drawn criticism and sparked speculation about Lookman’s future at the club.
Lookman missed a crucial penalty for Atalanta in the Champions League | IMAGO
In response to Gasperini’s comments, Lookman expressed his disappointment and feeling of disrespect:
“Being singled out in the manner I have been not only hurts but feels deeply disrespectful, not least because of the immense hard work and commitment I have always put in each and every day to help bring success to this club and the incredible fans of Bergamo.”
In response, Fabrizio posted an update on Lookman’s future, stating that the Nigerian, who has been asked to prepare to leave, will push ahead with the plan.
Ademola Lookman, who missed the first leg, gave Atalanta hope after just 35 seconds with his historic goal | IMAGO
“Understand plan remains for [Ademola] Lookman to LEAVE Atalanta this summer,” he posted. “Atalanta will try to clarify the situation with Gasperini in the next 24h after strong quotes… but it won’t change future plans as his transfer’s expected to take place.”
He further added that a transfer was already planned as a possibility last summer with several clubs keen and that the transfer will now happen at the end of the current season.
Lookman returned with a bang but ended up as a villain.
This public disagreement between Lookman and Gasperini is expected to further fuel speculation about a potential summer exit for the Nigerian forward in the coming weeks.
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