Atletico Madrid have taken the first concrete step in their pursuit of Atalanta’s Nigerian star, Ademola Lookman.
Having been named Africa’s best player this year, Lookman scored 20 goals and provided 6 assists, a performance that has drawn the attention of some of Europe’s elite clubs.
Atletico Madrid is among those top sides and has begun talks with Lookman’s representatives. However, even for a club of Atletico’s stature, the transfer will not be easy. Atalanta is demanding a fee close to €60 million for the Nigerian forward.
Napoli is also seriously interested in signing Lookman, with reports suggesting that he is a top priority for the club this summer. But Napoli is not alone—Liverpool, Manchester United, and Barcelona are also keen on bringing Lookman into their squads.
Despite the competition and the challenges ahead, Atletico Madrid are not shying away from the race for one of Africa’s brightest footballing talents.