The Digest:
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi has stated that Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman will be welcomed back into the squad only when he demonstrates full commitment, following the player’s attempted transfer to Inter Milan.
Key Points
- Lookman’s future at Atalanta remains uncertain after he tried to force a move to Inter Milan.
- He was absent from training for two weeks and has not fully reintegrated into the team.
- CEO Luca Percassi acknowledged Lookman’s talent but stressed the need for “100% focus.”
- Head coach Ivan Juric has refused to plead with the player to return.
- Percassi stated the club will welcome Lookman back “with open arms” once he is ready.
- The situation has cast a shadow over Atalanta’s season amid internal and external scrutiny.
- Lookman’s attitude in training has been questioned in recent weeks.
The standoff highlights the tension between individual ambition and club expectations in modern football.
Sources: Vanguard News
