Atalanta has reportedly set a hefty €50 million asking price for their star winger, Ademola Lookman, should the Nigerian international decide to leave next summer, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes.
The 27-year-old had initially pushed for a move to Paris Saint-Germain during the summer transfer window but was later reintegrated into Atalanta’s squad. Since then, Lookman has made a significant impact, with an impressive tally of 8 goals and 5 assists in just 14 appearances across all competitions.
His contract with the Italian club runs until 2026, but Atalanta holds the option to extend it by one additional year, which would increase his annual salary to €2 million.
Lookman, who joined Atalanta in 2022 from RB Leipzig for €9.3 million, played a crucial role in their successful Europa League campaign last season, notably scoring a hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen.
His consistent form also earned him a spot in the prestigious 2024 Ballon d'Or rankings, where he finished 14th.
Oluwayemi Omolagba