The Super Eagles have shown support for Ademola Lookman’s request to leave Atalanta at the end of the season, after submitting a formal transfer request.
Chronicle NG reports that the Super Eagles’ forward, in a statement released on his Instagram and X account on Sunday, revealed that he had submitted a transfer request following “many months of broken promises and what I feel has been poor treatment towards me as both a human being and as a professional footballer.”
According to the Nigerian forward, his decision to speak publicly came after exhausting other avenues behind the scenes.
“Sadly, I feel I have no choice but to speak out for what I believe is right, and I feel that enough is enough.
“It had already been decided that it was the right time for me to move on and experience a new adventure. I and the club ownership were in agreement that this summer was the right time for a new chapter.
“Despite now receiving an offer in alignment with what I believe had been discussed, sadly, the club is blocking the opportunity for reasons I do not understand,” he said.
Showing support for the frustrated forward, the Super Eagles, in a post on its official X handle on Sunday, wrote, “We stand with Ademola Lookman @Alookman.”
The African Player of the Year is seeking a transfer to Inter Milan, but the Serie A football club has frustrated his ambition.
