Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi confirmed that Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has expressed his desire to leave the club for some time amid rumours linking him with a move to Inter Milan, Afrosport reports.
The Nerazzurri submitted a new bid of €45 million after Atalanta rejected a previous €40 million offer, with the hope of getting him integrated into Christian Chivu’s squad before the commencement of the 2025-26 Serie A season.
Speaking to the press at the presentation of new left-back Honest Ahanor, Percassi said he expected Lookman as to leave this summer, in line with the club’s philosophy of one key player sale per year.
He said: “For Lookman, despite a lot of interest, there had never been anything concrete, at least not until [Monday] when the first official offer arrived.
“I saw [Inter Milan chairman Giuseppe] Marotta [on Monday] at the League offices. We have a great relationship, both personally and professionally.
“In the coming days, we will calmly evaluate the offer we have received and then provide a response.
“All I can say is that the timing and value of Atalanta players leaving are decisions made solely by the club.”
Atalanta have already sold Retegui to Saudi Pro League Al-Qadsiah for €68.25 million.
