Super Eagles foward Ademola Lookman is set to join Atletico Madrid from Atalanta before the close of the January transfer window, Afrosport reports.
The 28-year-old was keen to leave Atalanta last summer after falling out of favour with former coach Gian Piero Gasperini. He was however denied a move to rivals Inter Milan and was frozen out of the first team.
He was eventually integrated back in and has featured 19 times in all competitions, scoring three goals and providing two assists.
Lookman also participated at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, helping the Super Eagles to the bronze medal, finish with three goals and assists, making him the player with the highest goal involment during the tournament.
He famously led Atalanta to their first European title by scoring a hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen in 2024.
According to reports, Atalanta have agreed a €35 million fixed fee with Atletico Madrid, with another €5 million in add-ons.
Lookman was previously linked with a move Turkish giants Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, which would have seen him unite with compatriot Victor Osimhen but a deal failed to materialise.
He will now put pen to paper a long-term contract with Atletico Madrid and will now be travelling to the Spanish capital to complete his medical and other formalities before the transfer window shuts on Monday.
He will become the first-ever Nigerian to feature for the 11-time La Liga champions.
