Super Eagles forward , Ademola Lookman, has expressed huge delight over his deadline day move from Atalanta to Atletico of Spain.
Lookman in his first reaction after the switch stated that he was very happy and ready to face the fresh challenge in Spain.
“I am very happy to be here (in Spain) and ready to begin a new life with my new team,” he said.
He is expected to finalize an agreement pending medical Monday morning.
Lookman is officially one step away from becoming an Atletico Madrid player after arriving in Spain on Monday to complete his long-anticipated transfer from Atalanta.
He arrived in Madrid after both clubs reached a full agreement over his move, with Atletico Madrid confirming that all major terms have been settled between the Spanish and Italian sides.
According to a statement released by the LaLiga club, the deal for the 28-year-old attacker is now only pending a successful medical examination and the signing of final contract documents.
The statement read that the clubs have agreed to the transfer of Nigerian international Ademola Lookman, who is already in Madrid, with the agreement subject to medical clearance and contract completion.
Atletico Madrid are expected to pay around 40 million euros for the versatile winger, a fee that reflects both his experience at the highest level and his proven ability in European competition.
Lookman leaves Atalanta having established himself as one of their most decisive attacking players in recent seasons. While his numbers this campaign show three goals in 19 appearances across all competitions, his overall influence goes beyond statistics. His pace, direct running, tactical intelligence, and ability to operate across multiple attacking positions made him a valuable asset in Gian Piero Gasperini’s system.
For Atletico Madrid, this signing fits perfectly into Diego Simeone’s ongoing squad refresh. The Spanish giants have been actively targeting dynamic wide players capable of adding speed and unpredictability to their attack, and Lookman checks all the boxes.
From a Nigerian football perspective, the move represents another major milestone. Lookman joins a growing list of Super Eagles stars testing themselves in Spain’s top flight, further underlining Nigeria’s expanding footprint across Europe’s elite leagues.
