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Ademola Lookman has handed in a transfer request at Atalanta. The forward is looking to force through a move to Serie A rivals Inter Milan. It comes after their opening offer was rejected by Atalanta this week. Lookman has now taken to social media to confirm he has asked to leave with a lengthy statement. The 27-year-old has two years left on his current deal at the Gewiss Stadium. However, he claims Atalanta were in agreement they would accept a 'fair' offer around the same price as Inter's bid. In a statement shared to X, Lookman wrote: "Over the past three years at Atalanta, I've given absolutely everything. "Not just as a footballer, but as a person. I've always worn the shirt with pride and tried to represent this club and the city of Bergamo with heart, passion and dedication. "I came here with the hope of helping this special club grow and together, we've created memories that will stay with me forever. "Winning the Europa League and standing shoulder to shoulder with my teammates that night in Dublin celebrating with our fans was one of the proudest moments of my career so far. It still gives me goosebumps thinking about it. "Atalanta, and especially its supporters, have become a part of me. "This place has felt like home from the moment I arrived, and I've always tried to repay that love - even in moments where things haven't been easy behind the scenes. " He continued: "That's what makes writing this so hard. I have loved every moment but feel that now, after three wonderful years in Bergamo, it is the right time to move on and experience a new adventure. "There have been numerous clubs approach Atalanta in the past and I have previously always stayed loyal. "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. " Lookman concluded his statement with a message to the Atalanta supporters, adding: "Even throughout the extremely difficult moments I've endured, many of which have remained private and confidential, I have always tried to put the club, the fans and the team first and hoped it would not get to this, but I unfortunately feel there is now little choice. "To the fans - the heartbeat of this club - I want to say this: I'm truly sorry it's come to this. "I hope you can understand this incredibly difficult situation. It's simply about standing up for what I believe is fair and right. "The support you have always given me has been incredible and the bond we have created together is special I hope to work together with the club to find an amicable solution for all parties as soon as possible. With love and gratitude, Ademola. " The Nigerian international joined Atalanta on a five-year deal back in 2022. He has since scored 52 goals and provided 25 assists in 118 appearances across all competitions. Those strikes include a hat-trick in the Europa League final last May to help his side beat Bayer Leverkusen. As well as Lookman's transfer request, Atalanta have also changed manager ahead of the new season. Long-serving boss Gian Piero Gasperini departed after nine years to take charge of Roma. He has since been replaced in the dugout by former Southampton manager Ivan Juric. © 2025 talk SPORT Limited
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