Ademola Lookman is smiling again in Bergamo. A few months ago, it looked like his time at Atalanta was over after he asked to leave and trained on his own during the messy summer window. But things have changed fast. The Nigerian forward is now back in full training, as reported by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account, playing with confidence and firmly in Ivan Juric’s plans for the new Serie A season; a proper comeback story.
After all the noise, SoftFootball reported that Lookman had cleared the air and returned to the club fully focused again. His inclusion in Atalanta’s Champions League squad felt like a quiet but powerful message that the door was never really closed. It’s the same player who lit up Europe last season, and now he seems hungrier than ever to do it again.
Inter Milan pushed hard to sign him in the summer, but that deal fell apart when Atalanta refused to drop their £45 million asking price. Arsenal and Napoli were also circling, but in the end, no move happened. It was a frustrating few weeks for Lookman, who admitted to feeling stuck at one point, but he stayed professional and turned things around.
Now, Atalanta want to reward that attitude. Talks are already underway for a new contract that could keep him at the club for several more seasons. It’s a sign of trust and a reminder of how much he means to this team.
The 26-year-old, who recently returned from a calf injury, also featured for Nigeria during the international break and looked sharp. The spark, the smile, the confidence, and the energy are back. After a summer that could’ve broken him, Lookman looks more alive than ever.
