Ademola Lookman publicly demanded a move from Atalanta and accused La Dea of selling him to Inter Milan for “not keeping his promises.”
The 27-year-old took him to Instagram with a dull message to his current employer. He claimed that they were exposing him to “poor treatment as a human being and as a soccer player.”
Inter Milan is about to sign Atalanta’s Adamoral Lookman since mid-July.
Nerazzurri has long agreed on personal terms with Nigeria’s international.
With that agreement, Inter reportedly approached Atalanta with a starting bid of 40 million euros. La Dea refused.
Over the past week, InterInter has since filed an offer of 45 million euros, including add-ons. And once again, Atalanta refused the bid.
Lookman himself feels that Atalanta has already promised to sell him this summer. After they held on 12 months despite Paris Saint-Germain’s efforts to sign him.
Now, Lookman has made his emotions abundantly clear.
Ademola Lookman demands that he leave Atalanta: “I gave it everything, they don’t keep their promises.”
Lookman wrote: “In Atalanta for the past three years, I have given it absolutely everything.”
“Not only as a footballer, but as a person. I’ve always been proud to wear my shirt and have tried to represent this club and the city of Bergamo with my heart, passion and dedication.”
“I came here hoping to help this special club grow and grow together. We created memories of being with me forever.”
“I was shoulder to shoulder with the Europa League and with my teammates that night to celebrate with my fans in Dublin.
“It still gives me a goose bump thinking about it.”
“Atalanta, especially its supporters, have become a part of me.”
“This place felt like home from the moment I arrived and I always tried to pay back that love.
“That’s what I write this very hard. I’ve loved every moment, but after three great years in Bergamo, it’s a time worthy of experiencing a new adventure.”
“Many clubs have come closer to Atalanta in the past, but I used to be always loyal.”
“But I agree that my ownership of myself and the club is clear with me that now is the right time and that the club will allow me to move if there is a fair offer.”
“Now, despite receiving offers consistent with what I believe, the club is blocking opportunities for reasons I don’t understand.”
“The result is that after months of broken promises and what I felt, I feel I have a bad treatment for myself, both as a human and a professional soccer player.
Lookman: “I handed over a formal forwarding request.”
Lookman’s statement continues: “I can now confirm that I was handed over with a formal transfer request.”
“Even through the extremely difficult moments I endured, many of them remain private and secret, so I always tried to put the club, fans and team first, and I hoped it wouldn’t get to this, but unfortunately I feel like there are few options.”
“For fans – the heartbeat of this club – I want to say this. I’m really sorry.”
“I hope we understand this incredibly difficult situation.”
“It’s simply about standing up for what I think is fair and right. The support you have always given me is incredible, and the bonds we created together are special.”
“I want to work with the club to find a solution that is friendly to all involved as soon as possible.”
“Ademona with love and gratitude.”
