Atlético de Madrid is going through one of its most complex stretches of the season and has decided to move aggressively in the market. In the coming hours Ademola Lookman's signing will be made official, a forward for the Nigeria national team, who will arrive from Atalanta in exchange for a fee close to 40 million euros.
Diego Simeone's team, third in La Liga and far from the main title race, in addition to being forced to play the Champions League play-offs, is betting on a reinforcement with international pedigree to revitalize its attack. Lookman, 28 years old, had been looking for a way out of the Bergamo side for some time, where this season he lost prominence and recorded 2 goals and 3 assists in 19 matches.
Although Fenerbahce had also shown interest, Atlético accelerated in recent hours and secured the player. This Sunday, the striker was left out of Atalanta's squad list for the match against Como, amid active negotiations for his transfer, and almost simultaneously he set off for Madrid to complete his medical examination and immediately join the rojiblanco squad.
