Ademola Lookman Pens Emotional Farewell Message to Atalanta | SportsRation – Imperial Wire

Tremendous Eagles ahead Ademola Lookman has penned an emotional farewell message to Atalanta after finishing his January transfer away from the Italian membership.

Lookman joined Atalanta in 2022 following troublesome spells at RB Leipzig, Everton, Leicester Metropolis and Fulham. The transfer proved to be a significant turning level in his profession, as he turned a key participant underneath head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

Throughout his time in Bergamo, the Nigerian worldwide scored 52 objectives and offered 22 assists in 119 appearances. He additionally made historical past by turning into the primary participant to attain a hat-trick within the last of a UEFA membership competitors, serving to Atalanta win their first main trophy.

After finishing his transfer, the 28-year-old took to social media to thank the membership, his teammates and the followers.

“To the Atalanta household, after almost 4 years, the time has come for me to say goodbye,” Lookman wrote.

“From the second I arrived in Bergamo, you welcomed me like one in every of your individual and pushed me to be one of the best model of myself.

“Collectively we made historical past. European champions, an evening none of us will ever overlook. Scoring a hat-trick in a European last and lifting a trophy with this membership after a 61-year trophy drought will stick with me.

“Successful the Africa Participant of the 12 months award in 2024 as an Atalanta participant will without end stick with me. These moments, these feelings, these nights underneath the lights, they’re engraved in my coronary heart.”

Lookman additionally paid tribute to the supporters, praising their loyalty and keenness all through his keep on the membership.

“Thanks to my teammates, the workers, and the membership. To the followers, your ardour, your perception, your vitality meant all the things,” he added.

“From day one, you stood by me and by this workforce by each second. Each cheer, each banner, each away journey meant one thing. Thanks for making Bergamo really feel like house and for giving me reminiscences I’ll carry without end. Grazie di tutto, ciao.”

Lookman lately returned to motion after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the place he was one of many standout gamers. He’s now anticipated to make his debut for Atlético Madrid of their Copa del Rey quarter-final match towards Actual Sociedad.