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The Goddess's supporters unfiltered: what they wrote for the Nigerian striker, at the center of new market rumors

Atalanta, fans' message to Lookman: “Respect the jersey, no more mistakes”

The atmosphere in Zingonia is far from calm. A new banner from Atalanta fans has stirred the eve of a season already marked by market tensions:

“The jersey must be honored, another mistake will not be justified.”

The message, posted outside the sports center, is directed quite openly at Ademola Lookman, who has been at the center of two turbulent summers that have strained his relationship with the Bergamo environment.

Two summers of tensions and failed negotiations

The Nigerian has been at the center of continuous market rumors. After Retegui's departure to Saudi Arabia for about 70 million, Atalanta has built a wall around Lookman, rejecting Inter's offer (42 million plus 3 in bonuses). The move created a rift between the player and the club: the winger had already expressed his desire to leave, relying on a promise of transfer that was never fulfilled.

That promise, confirmed by Luca Percassi but with specific conditions (transfer to a top foreign club), dates back to last summer when Paris Saint-Germain put 20 million on the table. Even then, Lookman tried to force the issue by temporarily staying away from training.

The present: forced separation and uncertain future

After Inter's withdrawal in recent days, Lookman now finds himself on the fringes of the team, forced to train individually at least until the market closes. The paths leading to Arsenal and Atletico Madrid have cooled, while the possibility of the Nigerian staying in Bergamo grows day by day.

There are eight days left until the session closes: the stay, which seemed impossible just a few weeks ago, could become a reality. However, the rift with the fans remains to be mended, and any misstep risks permanently damaging the relationship.

What's at stake for Atalanta

Keeping Lookman would mean retaining one of Juric's most dangerous assets, but also managing a delicate situation on a psychological and environmental level. Letting him go, on the other hand, would require finding an adequate replacement just days before the market closes.

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