Nigerian football icon Segun Odegbami has exclusively shared with Kick Off Nigeria his perspective on the potential transfer of Atalanta’s star forward Ademola Lookman to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
With PSG’s interest heating up as the January window approaches, Odegbami insists that Lookman’s current form and reputation justify a massive transfer fee. According to Transfermarkt the player’s current value is estimated at €40 million.
“With his heroics in the Europa League last season, he finally completed what he started at AFCON 2023. Now, he is in the territory of the gods of the ‘Beautiful game,’” Odegbami said in an exclusive interview with Kick Off Nigeria.
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PSG’s financial might puts them in a position to meet such demands, but Odegbami warned that it won’t be an easy negotiation. He pointed out that a move to PSG could set Lookman on a path to greatness and inspire future generations of Nigerian and African players.
“What I see on the pitch and hear in his voice during interviews is evidence of his metamorphosis from a really ‘good’ player to a ‘great’ one,” Odegbami said, emphasizing that PSG could provide the ideal environment for Lookman to solidify his place among Europe’s elite.
Odegbami’s words underscore the high stakes involved in PSG’s pursuit. If the French giants are serious, they must be ready to invest heavily to secure this rising star.
