❗️Percassi to Inter: Lookman can go, but not to an Italian club | OneFootball

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·4 agosto 2025

❗️Percassi to Inter: Lookman can go, but not to an Italian club

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Ademola Lookman is Inter’s big summer target, and the club seems willing to risk straining its good relationship with Atalanta—long considered a “friendly club”—to get the Nigerian player.

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What initially seemed like a well-advanced negotiation between the two clubs is now turning into a real soap opera, complete with the classic “social media episodes”, as the player has deleted all references to the Dea from his Instagram profile.


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The crux of the matter now appears to be a famous promise made twelve months ago, when those in Bergamo assured the class of ’97 that he would be sold the following summer, without haggling over the price. The problem, however, is that this promise was never put in writing and—therefore—leaves plenty of room for interpretation.


💥 Showdown on the horizon?

While it’s true there was a verbal agreement, what’s being debated by those involved is its content. New details emerged this morning from Corriere dello Sport, the first to reveal Inter’s interest in Lookman. According to the Corriere, Ademola expected the Percassi family to give the green light to his transfer in exchange for an offer between 35 and 40 million euros—the exact amount that has now come from Viale della Liberazione.

Atalanta, on the other hand, insists that yes, there was a promise, but for a higher amount and—above all—from abroad. In the middle is Inter, who now feel they have the upper hand since Lookman has officially requested a transfer through a lengthy statement posted on his Instagram profile.

According to Sky, Ademola is expected at the training center this afternoon for a specific session to recover from a calf injury, so a definitive break does not seem imminent. There’s no “Koopmeiners-style” medical certificate, to be clear, like the Dutchman who last year forced the issue by not showing up for training and justifying himself in that way.


🗣️ Percassi Jr.: “There was an agreement, but for abroad”

Today, all eyes were on Sportiello’s presentation, who spoke to journalists at 2pm as Atalanta’s new signing.

An event closely followed by the entire Inter community, because Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi was also present and didn’t hold back.

"Last year, when there was a 20 million euro offer from PSG, the player asked to be sold. As Atalanta is a credible club, it promised to consider selling the player in this transfer window under two conditions, both requested by him: that he could join a top European club, and that in Italy, he would never play for another team except Atalanta, given what he has given to and received from the club. The current situation, as you know, is very different, and I reiterate that Atalanta always carefully evaluates the timing and value of its players’ departures. Ultimately, it is always Atalanta that decides."

Words that distance the Nigerian from Milan. According to the CEO’s statements, even if Inter were to increase their offer (which is not expected), the Dea could still refuse and wait for a proposal from abroad.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.


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