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Atletico Madrid Signs Ademola Lookman for €35 Million

2/2/2026

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Summary

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Atletico Madrid reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign forward Ademola Lookman for about €35 million, and he travels to Madrid for a medical.
Lookman has scored 55 goals for Atalanta since joining in 2022, including a hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final that secured the club's first European trophy.
Atletico Madrid sits third in La Liga, 10 points behind Barcelona, as it seeks to strengthen its squad.

History

Historical Context

In 2024, Atalanta secured their first European trophy by winning the UEFA Europa League, defeating Bayer Leverkusen 3–0 in the final held in Dublin. This victory marked the first for an Italian club in the competition since Parma in 1999. Ademola Lookman's hat-trick contributed to his impressive tally of 55 goals since joining Atalanta in 2022, reflecting the rise of clubs outside traditional powerhouses.

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Story summary

Atletico Madrid reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign forward Ademola Lookman for about €35 million, and he travels to Madrid for a medical.
Lookman has scored 55 goals for Atalanta since joining in 2022, including a hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final that secured the club's first European trophy.
Atletico Madrid sits third in La Liga, 10 points behind Barcelona, as it seeks to strengthen its squad.

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