Transfer Drama: Ademola Lookman Snubs Napoli – Wants Only Inter Milan Move
Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has reportedly turned down a move to Serie A champions Napoli, making it clear that his heart is set on joining Inter Milan, per Gazzetta dello Sport and TalkTalk Nigeria .
Lookman, who enjoyed a stellar season with Atalanta, has agreed personal terms with Inter, including a lucrative five-year deal worth €4.5 million annually.
🔁 Transfer Situation at a Glance:
✅ Player wants Inter Milan
✅ Personal terms agreed
❌ Inter’s €40m bid rejected by Atalanta
💸 Atalanta want €50m
👀 Atletico Madrid also monitoring
🔥 Opinion: A Statement of Ambition from Lookman
Turning down Napoli — the reigning Serie A kings — is no small move. It signals Lookman's determination to play in a system and project that fits his playing style, and under Inter Milan’s current trajectory, that makes sense.
Napoli’s interest may have flattered the winger, but Inter offers him Champions League football, a stable tactical setup, and a title-contending team. With Lautaro Martínez leading the line and the club rebuilding smartly, Lookman sees Milan, not Naples, as the next step in his rise.
🧠 What Inter Must Do Now:
Inter will need to up their bid closer to Atalanta’s €50m valuation if they want to avoid losing the deal to another suitor — potentially Atletico Madrid, who remain in the shadows and could swoop in.
Atalanta, understandably, are playing hardball for a player who bagged 15 goals and 4 assists last season and has just one year left on his contract.
⚽ Final Thought
Ademola Lookman’s stance is clear: he wants to wear the black and blue stripes. Now the ball is in Inter Milan’s court to make it happen before another club hijacks the deal.
💬 Should Inter meet Atalanta’s €50m asking price, or is it time for Lookman to test Spanish waters with Atletico? Let us know your take.
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