Atalanta CEO reveals what Ademola Lookman must do to start playing again

The Chief Executive Officer of Atalanta BC, Luca Percassi, has indicated that the club is ready to welcome Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman into the first team.

Lookman and the Italian Serie A outfit had a falling out in the summer transfer window when a proposed move to Inter Milan was blocked.

The Super Eagles attacker and former African Player of the Year has not featured for Atalanta since the failed transfer and has yet to be called into the team’s matchday squad since the 2025/26 football season commenced.

Speaking on the current situation, Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi has disclosed that Lookman will have his chance to play if he shows commitment and demonstrates that he is ready to give his 100% to the team.

“You cannot go back and change the past so we will focus on the present and future. We all know how good Ademola is, but also that to play for Atalanta, one must be 100 percent focused. When he feels ready to do that, we are waiting for him with open arms,” Percassi said.

Lookman, who continues to train hard, is reportedly open to returning to the Atalanta starting eleven but is unchanged in his desire to leave the club.