- Lookman skipped training for second consecutive day over blocked move to Inter
- The Nigerian forward emptied his locker during Atalanta’s trip to Germany
- His boycott followed a social media post accusing the club of unfair treatment
Key Takeaways:
Ademola Lookman has boycotted Atalanta’s training sessions for a second day in a row, Italian media report. The striker is pushing for a transfer to Inter, which the Bergamo club has so far refused to approve.
Lookman was not at Atalanta's training once again today.
It is very clear what he wants and wants Atalanta to sell him to Inter. https://t.co/BP17gFfENS
— Raffaele (@ItalianoCalcio) August 5, 2025
After missing training on Monday, the Nigerian international again declined to take part in Tuesday’s session. According to the schedule, Lookman was expected to train individually due to a calf injury. As a result, he will miss the club’s upcoming friendly match against Serie B side Monza, scheduled for Wednesday. During Atalanta’s recent trip to Germany for a friendly against RB Leipzig, Lookman reportedly visited the club’s training centre and took all his personal belongings from his locker.
The boycott by the 27-year-old, who was named Africa’s best player last year, began shortly after he published a statement on Instagram two days ago. In it, he accused the club of improper treatment and of inexplicably blocking his transfer to Inter. Subsequently, Atalanta’s CEO Luca Percassi explained that both parties had previously agreed that Lookman would not join another Italian club after his time with Atalanta.