The ongoing transfer saga of Ademola Lookman has taken a new turn after the player opted to move to Atletico Madrid despite initially insisting on Turkish giants Fenerbache.
🚨🔴⚪️ Atlético Madrid are closing in on Ademola Lookman deal tonight! 💥
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2026
The player has informed all parties about his desire to prioritize Atlético proposal despite Fenerbahçe improved salary bid.
Verbal agreement on €40m deal. Formal steps expected today then… here we go. pic.twitter.com/F6JoFWQ90g
Top Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano reported that even though Fenerbache increased his proposed salary, Ademola Lookman has now decided to head to Spain after Atletico met the 40 million euros transfer package demanded by Atalanta.
Romano further said what now remains is to formalise all these agreements before it would be a done deal.
“The player has informed all parties about his desire to prioritize Atlético proposal despite Fenerbahçe improved salary bid,” the Transfer Expert posted on X
“Verbal agreement on €40m deal. Formal steps expected today then… here we go.”
Another Transfer Expert, Matteo Moretto, who has closely monitored this particular transfer saga, collaborated this latest development.
Ademola Lookman to Atlético de Madrid,” he announced on X
“The red-and-white club has also reached a full agreement on the player’s salary.
“The last call between the Atleti board, Cholo and the Nigerian forward’s agents went very well. Verbal agreement reached between the parties. Atalanta has been informed.
“Atlético beats out the competition from Fenerbahçe.
“Signatures are expected soon.”
