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Ademola Lookman is reportedly edging closer to a departure from Atalanta, with sources close to the player revealing he is "70%" set to leave the Italian side. The transfer negotiations appear to be progressing smoothly, raising expectations that a deal may soon be finalised.

The Serie A outfit values the Super Eagles forward at around €60 million. A move back to the English Premier League looks most likely for the CAF Player of the Year, who has already played for clubs including Everton, Leicester City, and Fulham.

Lookman is expected to feature one last time for Atalanta in their final Serie A match of the season against Parma on Sunday an opportunity for a fitting farewell to the fans in Bergamo.

His defining moment at the club came when he netted a sensational hat-trick to clinch the UEFA Europa League title last year. His goal-scoring prowess has been pivotal in Atalanta’s strong showing this season, as they secured third place and another Champions League campaign.

Editorial

We often speak of footballers finding their "home," a place where talent, opportunity, and timing meet. For Ademola Lookman, that place has undoubtedly been . His rise in Italy has been nothing short of remarkable, crowned by that unforgettable night when his hat-trick delivered the Europa League trophy to Bergamo. Yet, as with many success stories in football, the next chapter is already being written.

If these transfer whispers hold true, and Lookman returns to the Premier League, we must see it not as an escape from Atalanta, but as a natural evolution. He has flourished in a system that trusted his instincts and gave him room to grow. Now, with his value peaking and his confidence soaring, it is only logical that top-flight English clubs would come calling again.

Let us not forget that his previous Premier League stints were marred by inconsistency and limited roles. But this is not the same Lookman. This is a forward who matured in the unforgiving trenches of Serie A, who carried the hopes of a modest club into Europe’s elite, and who stood tall among Africa’s finest to claim CAF’s highest individual honour.

Wherever he lands next, he deserves not only the fanfare but the faith of a team ready to build around him. We can only hope that his destination offers him the same freedom and responsibility that turned him into a continental champion. Because Lookman, as we’ve seen, is no longer a promise. He’s a proven force.

Did You Know?

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2. Ademola Lookman was eligible to play for both England and Nigeria, having represented England at youth level before switching allegiance to Nigeria in 2022.
   
   
3. Atalanta's UEFA Europa League win in 2024 was their first major European trophy in club history.
   
   
4. Lookman was born in Wandsworth, London, and began his senior career with Charlton Athletic.
   
   
5. He studied at St Thomas the Apostle College in Peckham, where he earned three A* grades at GCSE level.
   
   
6. His full name is Ademola Olajade Alade Aylola Lookman, reflecting his rich Nigerian heritage.