Inter Milan sporting director, Giuseppe Marotta, has explained why the club abandoned their pursuit of Atalanta’s Nigerian winger, Ademola Lookman, despite initially agreeing personal terms with the player.
Reports had indicated that Inter offered €45 million for Lookman and reached an agreement on a five-year contract with the Super Eagles forward. However, Atalanta rejected the bid, insisting that their star man was not for sale.
Speaking to TMW, Marotta confirmed that Inter had no choice but to walk away from the deal after Atalanta made it clear they would not sanction a transfer.
“There was talk of Lookman, but we found a club that had every right not to put him on the market, and rightly so,” Marotta said.
Lookman, who reportedly handed in a transfer request to force through the move, has faced a period of uncertainty at Atalanta, with reports suggesting he was left out of training sessions for several days.
Despite the setback, Marotta assured fans that Inter will remain active in the market as they continue to strengthen their squad for the new Serie A season.
Lookman has been one of Atalanta’s standout performers in recent years, helping the club secure a Europa League triumph and consistently delivering goals and assists in Serie A. His future at the Gewiss Stadium, however, remains unresolved.
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