Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has said his final goodbye to Italian outfit Atalanta after switching to Spanish outfit Atletico Madrid.
The enterprising attacker secured a transfer deadline day move to the Spanish club, bringing an end to a memorable three-and-a-half-year spell with the Italian side, a period that firmly established him as one of the club’s modern greats.
His time in Bergamo was crowned by a historic achievement in 2024, when he inspired Atalanta to their first-ever UEFA Europa League title.
The Nigerian international delivered a performance for the ages in the final, scoring a sensational hat-trick to seal the trophy and etch his name into European football history.
Following his departure, Lookman took to social media to express his gratitude, offering an emotional message to the club, his teammates, and the Atalanta supporters. He thanked them for their unwavering support, the trust placed in him, and the unforgettable memories created during his stay.
“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”
