Atalanta head coach Raffaele Palladino has reacted to Ademola Lookman's decision to leave Bergamo to join Atletico Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 28-year-old's decision to leave Atalanta came on the back of the club's president, Luca Percassi, who played down Napoli's interest in Super Eagles forward, clarifying he's not for sale.
A week later, Lookman joined Atletico Madrid in a deal worth €40m deal, and he's already looking forward to getting started with Diego Simeone's side.
Raffaele Palladino reacts to Ademola Lookman's exit
Ahead of Atlanta's Coppa Italia quarter-final clash against Juventus tonight, Palladino revealed his exit doesn't take anything away from his side.
“It’s a dynamic, that’s part of today’s football,” the 41-year-old said in quotes revealed by Tutto Atalanta.
“Lookman had this important request, expressed the will to seize it and chose Atletico Madrid.
“You have to respect his decision and thank him for what he gave. We look forward to the strong players we have at our disposal and with the desire to continue to amaze,” the Atalanta coach concluded.
Lookman is set to make his debut for Atletico Madrid in their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Real Betis tonight.
