The Europa League winners have reportedly set a €50 million price tag on Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman following an outstanding year for the 27-year-old, as reported by Football Italia.
Lookman has been in sensational form during the 2023/2024 season, playing a pivotal role in Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League triumph, where he scored a memorable hat-trick in the final to secure the title. His achievements also include reaching the AFCON 2023 final with Nigeria and featuring in the Coppa Italia final with his club. According to Transfermarkt the player’s current value is estimated at €40 million.
The Nigerian forward’s stellar performances have not gone unnoticed, sparking interest from some of Europe’s top clubs. Paris Saint-Germain reportedly explored the possibility of signing Lookman following Kylian Mbappé’s move to Real Madrid, but no concrete offer materialized during the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, there are rumors that Lookman has his sights set on a return to England, where he began his professional career and played for clubs such as Charlton Athletic, Everton, Leicester City, and Fulham.
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Lookman’s current contract with Atalanta runs until the summer of 2026, but with no agreement on an extension, the Serie A club may be forced to consider offers in the next transfer window. Atalanta, who are financially secure, are reportedly unwilling to sell him during the January transfer window but may be open to negotiations in the summer if Lookman does not extend his stay in Italy.
So far this season, Lookman has continued to impress, scoring six goals and providing four assists in ten league appearances. His performances have only increased his value and appeal, making him one of the most exciting attacking talents in Europe.
2023 has been a transformative year for Ademola Lookman, solidifying his reputation as a top-level player. Whether Atalanta’s €50 million valuation will deter potential suitors or ignite a bidding war remains to be seen, but there is no doubt that his future will be one of the biggest stories of the upcoming transfer window.
