Ademola Lookman is set to miss Atalanta’s opening match of the Serie A season against Lecce, scheduled for tomorrow at 18:30. The Nigerian forward was not included in the squad list released by the club, leading to speculation about his future. Recent reports suggest that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has shown strong interest in the 25-year-old player.
According to sources, Lookman himself requested to be exempted from the match, which has fueled the rumors surrounding his potential move. He has been a key player for Atalanta, famously scoring in the UEFA Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, and is contracted with the club until 2027.
Before the recent Super Cup match against Real Madrid, where Lookman played the entire game, PSG reached out to his representatives to explore a possible transfer. Atalanta was notified of this interest, and it seemed there was some openness to negotiations.
The decision to leave Lookman out of the squad for tomorrow’s match is seen as another sign that discussions about a transfer might be heating up. This situation will be one to watch as the transfer window continues to unfold.