Ademola Lookman hints at long-term Atalanta stay after stellar UCL display

Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has suggested he is fully committed to Atalanta despite persistent links to a January move, Soccernet.ng reports. 

His situation at the Bergamo club are closely monitored by Galatasaray who are looking to offer him an escape route from the Gewiss Stadium.

Meanwhile, following his stellar display in Atalanta’s 3-0 Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, Lookman has made a statement that has sharply contrasts the transfer noise surrounding him.

Galatasaray Links & January Move Talk Cool Off

Speaking to Sky Sport, Lookman, whose contract with La Dea runs until June 30, 2027, drew a line under the summer controversies that reportedly caused tensions between him and the club hierarchy.

The Super Eagles star indicated that his focus is firmly on Atalanta’s project and the ambitions of the team under new head coach Raffaele Palladino.

“What happened in the summer is in the past. Some people know exactly what happened, others don't. What's certain is that right now I'm focused on where I am now and on winning as many games as possible with Atalanta,” Lookman said as quoted by Sportal.

Speaking further, the winger also praised the ideas of Palladino, who replaced Ivan Juric this season, stressing that his style of play suits him.

He added: “He wants to play open and entertaining football, giving plenty of space to attack. He's determined and, like all of us players, he's here to win every game. Tonight we proved our worth.”

Ademola Lookman’s Performance vs Frankfurt

Against Frankfurt, the Super Eagles forward delivered one of his most decisive performances of the season.

Lookman broke the deadlock with a sharp volley just after the hour mark before turning provider for Éderson in a devastating five-minute spell that put the contest beyond the German side.

In the Nigerian football community, many see this as a boost for the Super Eagles ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign. The summer saga had affected Lookman’s form, with some believing the situation took a mental toll on him.