Why I blocked PSG, Serie A move for Lookman – Atalanta CEO
Ademola Lookman
Atalanta CEO Antonio Percassi has disclosed that the club rejected a €20 million bid from Paris Saint-Germain for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman last year.
Speaking on a gentleman’s agreement made with the player, Percassi explained that Atalanta promised to allow Lookman leave in 2025—but only to a “super top club” outside of Italy.
“We told him: we’ll let you leave in 2025 for a super top club and not in Italy. Now, the situation [with Inter] is different… and as always, it’s us deciding,” Percassi said.
Despite the prior understanding, Lookman has now reportedly submitted a transfer request in an effort to join Serie A rivals Inter Milan. Atalanta, however, remain resolute in their decision not to sell the forward to a domestic competitor.
