Overview
- Atlético de Madrid and Atalanta confirmed a permanent transfer, with Lookman signing a contract running to 30 June 2030.
- Lookman completed medicals at Madrid’s Vithas-Invictum center before signing at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the presence of CEO Miguel Ángel Gil.
- In a social media farewell, he thanked Atalanta and Bergamo supporters and reflected on his Dublin final hat-trick during the Europa League triumph.
- In his first Atlético interview, he voiced excitement for La Liga, noted the challenge of a new country and language, and set goals to learn, contribute, and win trophies.
- No fee was disclosed as club materials highlighted his path through Charlton, Everton, RB Leipzig, Fulham, Leicester City, and Atalanta, plus his Nigeria record and 137 Atalanta appearances with 55 goals and 27 assists.