Ademola Lookman has reportedly handed a transfer request to Atalanta as he accused the club of poor treatment and broken promises.
The former Everton and Fulham winger said in a passionate social media post that Atalanta had blocked a possible transfer.
Lookman, who has been linked to a move to Inter Milan, ended the previous season with 20 goals and seven assists in all competitions for the Serie A club.
“There have been numerous clubs approach Atalanta in the past and I have previously always stayed loyal,” Lookman wrote.
“However, myself and the ownership of the club have been in agreement that now is the right time and the club were clear with me that if a fair offer came in they would allow me to move.
“Despite now receiving an offer in alignment to what I believe had been discussed sadly the club are blocking the opportunity for reasons I do not understand.
“As a result and after many months of broken promises and what I feel has been poor treatment towards me as both a human being and as a professional footballer, sadly I feel I have no choice but to speak out for what I believe is right and I feel that enough is enough.
“I can confirm I have now handed in a formal transfer request.”
Since moving from RB Leipzig to Atalanta in 2022, Lookman has been a standout player for the team.
He scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the 2024 UEFA Europa League final, putting on an incredible display.
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