Atalanta supporters have responded to Ademola Lookman’s attempt to force a move away from the club with a strong message displayed on a banner that has been erected near to the team’s training ground.
Nigeria international Lookman has formally submitted a transfer request in an attempt to force through a move to Inter.
The reigning African Player of the Year also sent out a long and damning Instagram post on Sunday, accusing Atalanta of breaking promises and insisting that he ‘doesn’t understand’ why the club are refusing to sell him.
Atalanta supporters respond to Lookman transfer request
Inter had recently seen a bid of €45m, which included a guaranteed fixed fee of €42m, rejected by Atalanta, who have been holding out for their asking price of €50m. La Dea are in no rush to sell and have no immediate need to raise funds following the profitable sale of Mateo Retegui to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah.
Atalanta supporters have since had their say on the matter. Some fans elected to erect a banner near to the club’s training ground not long after Lookman’s Instagram post went online, reading: “Enough now. Shameful agents and ungrateful players. Respect the supporters who gave you value.”
The banner was reportedly organised and put up by the Ultras group ‘Forever Atalanta until the end’.
Questo lo striscione esposto a Zingonia fuori dal centro sportivo dell'#Atalanta del gruppo ultras 'Forever Atalanta until the end' riguardo la situazione #Lookman–#Inter ⚫️🔵 pic.twitter.com/L4IJa01FEQ
— Alessandro Giovanni Pagliarini (@APaglia7) August 3, 2025
Think I’m on the fans side in this. Undignified in his behaviour after Atalanta gave him a platform to show what he could do at the top level. I genuinely think he’d have slipped down the leagues in England (and players rarely make it back up). If Inter truly want him then they need to cough the 50 large up.
Let’s not forget how much Lookman has given to Atalanta too. He’s been nothing but professional on the pitch and delivered when it mattered most—especially in the Europa League final. Football careers are short, and if a club like Inter comes calling, no one can blame him for wanting to take that step. Atalanta helped him shine, yes—but he earned everything with his performances. If he wants the move, he deserves the chance.
excesses of of Italian clubs continue to grow. such was the case with osimhen. I think it’s only fair to respect players wish with every fairness.