Ademola Lookman’s time at Atalanta is coming to an abrupt end, following a heated fallout with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

The Nigerian forward is now expected to quit Atalanta this summer after a controversial Champions League night that sparked intense debate, Footballrover reports.

Ademola Lookman’s Champions League nightmare adds fuel to exit talks

The Serie A club made headlines for the wrong reasons after crashing out of the UEFA Champions League with a 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge.

Lookman, recovering from injury, started on the bench but made an instant impact upon his introduction by scoring within a minute of the restart.

However, his night took a turn for the worse when he missed a crucial penalty just minutes later.

The costly miss drew harsh criticism from Gasperini, who did not hold back in his post-match remarks.

The Atalanta boss labelled the African footballer of the year as the “worst penalty taker” he had ever seen, a statement that has turned the heads of football fans around the world.

Lookman later addressed the issue on social media, expressing his disappointment with his coach’s remarks.

Lookman to quit Atalanta as summer exit looms

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Super Eagles star was already on course to leave Atalanta, with plans for his departure set in motion last summer.

The fallout with Gasperini has only accelerated the process, making his exit inevitable.

Despite the ongoing controversy, Atalanta remains committed to parting ways with the Super Eagles star.

With the summer transfer window fast approaching, several European clubs are monitoring the situation.

Paris Saint-Germain has emerged as a strong contender to secure Lookman’s signature, with other top clubs also expected to enter the race.

As tensions between Lookman and Atalanta continue to mount, the winger’s future is all but certain—his time in Bergamo is coming to an end, and a fresh start awaits elsewhere in Europe.

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Last Updated on February 20, 2025 1:57 am by footballrover