Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has bid farewell to Italian Serie A side Atalanta BC.
This comes after the Super Eagles sensation sealed his high-profile transfer to Spanish La Liga club Atletico Madrid.
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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) February 2, 2026
In a statement issued on his page on X, Lookman described his four-year stay at Atalanta as one he will never forget.
“To the Atalanta family, after nearly four years, the time has come for me to say goodbye. From the moment I arrived in Bergamo, you welcomed me like one of your own and pushed me to be the best version of myself,” the Nigerian sensation said.
He continued, “Together we made history. European champions, a night none of us will ever forget. Scoring a hat-trick in a European final and lifting a trophy with this club after a 61-year trophy drought will stay with me. Winning the Africa Player of the Year award in 2024 as an Atalanta player will forever stay with me. Those moments, those emotions, those nights under the lights, they’re engraved in my heart.
“Thank you to my teammates, the staff, the club. To the fans, your passion, your belief, your energy meant everything. From day one, you stood by me and by this team through every moment. Your passion, your voices, your belief never faded, and together we achieved.
“Every cheer, every banner, every away trip meant something. Thank you for making Bergamo feel like home and for giving me memories I’ll carry forever.”
To the Atalanta family , after nearly four years, the time has come for me to say goodbye. From the moment I arrived in Bergamo, you welcomed me like one of your own and pushed me to be the best version of myself.
Together we made history. European champions, a night none of us… pic.twitter.com/uKowjaOr1n
— Ademola Lookman (@Alookman_) February 2, 2026
At Atletico Madrid, Ademola Lookman has signed a four-year deal. He is expected to hit the ground running immediately and will be eager to achieve success with the Rojiblancos.
