Italian reports say Gian Piero Gasperini’s club is keeping a close eye on the Nigeria forward, who has made a slow start to life in Madrid.
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Roma are reportedly considering a January move for Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. Italian newspaper La Repubblica says the Atletico Madrid forward is among the options on the Serie A club’s list.
Lookman has struggled at Atletico this season, with two goals and one assist in 15 appearances in all competitions. The 29 year old was also left on the bench in Atletico’s 2-1 home defeat to Barcelona before the international break. New Bet9ja users can look up Bet9ja’s latest YOHAIG promo.
Repubblica says Atletico coach Diego Simeone no longer views Lookman as untouchable. The player remains on the list of Roma sporting director D’Amico, who values his knowledge of Italian football.
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini worked with Lookman at Atalanta, where the Nigerian became a top level forward. That history is a big reason Roma see him as a realistic target.
Reports say Roma want to assess his situation before deciding on a formal approach when the window opens in January. One report says initial talks with his representatives could take place in the first weeks of December. Readers following transfer news can see the Bet9ja offers explained.
There is no sign yet that Lookman wants to leave. Repubblica says he has not asked for a transfer, and supporters have not protested against him. If his minutes stay limited, he is expected to weigh up his options and talk to the club.
Atletico paid €35 million plus €5 million in bonuses to sign him from Atalanta last January. The club will not want a mass exodus of players in the winter window.
For now, Lookman’s focus is on the Super Eagles. He is in Eric Chelle’s squad for Friday’s AFCON qualifier against Tanzania in Uyo, which kicks off at 5:00pm WAT, and he will hope to find the form that has been missing at club level.
Italy is where Lookman built his reputation, but a move back is far from certain. For now, the report is about interest, not a bid. Anyone curious about welcome offers can read what a Bet9ja promotion code does.
📌 Did You Know?
- Lookman scored a hat-trick for Atalanta in the 3-0 Europa League final win over Bayer Leverkusen in May 2024.
- He marked his Atletico debut with a stunning goal against Barcelona.
- He scored in Atletico’s 2-1 loss to Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final second leg, which still sent them through on aggregate.
- Atletico lost their Champions League semi-final to Arsenal 2-1 on aggregate.
- Lookman was included in the team of the tournament at the last AFCON.
- Legit.ng reports that Lookman and Gasperini parted on poor terms when the winger left Atalanta.
