Atlético Madrid signed Ademola Lookman from Atalanta. The Nigerian forward agreed to a four-year contract that runs until June 2030. The transfer marked a significant addition to the Spanish club’s squad.
Transfer Agreement Finalized
Atlético Madrid reached an agreement with Atalanta for Lookman’s transfer. The deal included an initial fee of 35 million euros plus potential add-ons of 5 million euros. The clubs announced the accord on Monday. Lookman traveled to Madrid to complete the formalities.
Additionally interest from Fenerbahce emerged during negotiations. However the Turkish club failed to agree on a fee with Atalanta. Atlético Madrid secured the player instead.
Medical and Contract Signing
Lookman underwent a medical examination at the Vithas-Invictum High Performance Sports Medicine Centre in Madrid. He passed the tests successfully. Following the medical, Lookman visited the club’s offices at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium.
There Miguel Ángel Gil, the chief executive officer of Atlético Madrid, greeted him. Lookman signed his contract in the presence of club officials. The signing confirmed his commitment to the team.
Lookman’s Early Career
Ademola Lookman began his professional career at Charlton Athletic in 2015. The London-born player scored 10 goals in 45 appearances for the English club. Everton signed him in 2017 for a reported 11 million pounds.
He made 36 appearances for Everton and scored one goal. Lookman then moved to RB Leipzig on loan in 2018. He impressed with five goals in 11 games during that spell.
Moves and Achievements
RB Leipzig made Lookman’s transfer permanent in 2019. However he struggled for regular play and went on loans to Fulham and Leicester City. At Fulham, he scored four goals in 34 matches. Leicester saw him net eight goals in 42 appearances.
In 2022, Atalanta signed Lookman. He excelled in Italy and scored 55 goals in 137 games. His highlight came in the 2024 Europa League final. Lookman scored a hat-trick as Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to win the title.
Moreover Lookman represented Nigeria internationally. He earned 41 caps and scored 11 goals for the Super Eagles. In 2024, he won the African Footballer of the Year award.
Strengthening Atlético’s Squad
Atlético Madrid sat third in La Liga at the time of the signing. They trailed leaders Barcelona by 10 points. The club aimed to bolster their attack with Lookman’s arrival. His versatility as a winger or second striker added options.
Diego Simeone, the manager of Atlético Madrid, gained a proven goal scorer. Lookman’s speed and finishing suited the team’s style. The transfer occurred on deadline day.
✍🏼 Posteriormente, el internacional nigeriano firmó su nuevo contrato en las oficinas del club en el Riyadh Air @Metropolitano y conoció la casa de todos los atléticos. pic.twitter.com/Xni3C5wEKf— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) February 2, 2026
