Ademola Lookman is a player with a different and exciting profile whose arrival will change the way Atletico Madrid attack, according to a La Liga Expert.
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Ademola Lookman, 28, has completed his transfer to Atletico Madrid from Atalanta reportedly worth around 40 million euros.
La Liga Expert Phil Kitromilides told CBS TV: “People are super excited about this transfer, it’s a little bit of star quality coming through to Atleti. It’s a really, really interesting signing.
“It’s a useful signing. He’s the kind of player they don’t have – who dribbles past players at speed.
“He can also chip in with goals. His numbers in Serie A all those seasons have been really good.”
The Expert was clear that Ademola Lookman will now change the make-up of the Starting XI and how they attack from the left flank.
“His arrival will be interesting in how the team set up,” he predicted.
“Some of the summer signings (by Atletico) have not been the best. Alex Baena, who was their big-money signing in the summer, one of their most expensive signings ever, has been playing on the left.
“Is he going to be dropped? Or will he now play in midfield? Or will he play as a No 10?
“There will be only one striker, so does that mean that (Alexander) Sorloth not in the team, (Julian) Alvarez position changes?
“Lookman coming in will obviously affect how Atletico attack. on the left wing.
“Also, the structure of that Starting XI as well.”
It is understood the Super Eagles star will play more out on the left wing and he will have to be at his best to be playing week in, week out.
Atletico are third in La Liga standings with 45 points from 22 matches, 10 massive points behind leaders Barcelona.
