Corriere dello Sport editor Ivan Zazzaroni writes that Atalanta are in “complete chaos” over the transfer saga with Inter Milan and Ademola Lookman.
Zazzaroni took to Instagram to detail the behind-the-scenes drama after La Dea rejected a second Inter bid for the 27-year-old yesterday. He reports that there was another phone call between the clubs.
Yesterday, Atalanta gave their response to Inter’s second offer for Ademola Lookman.
Having already turned down a bid of €40 million for the Nigerian, the Bergamo club also rejected Inter’s second offer of €42 million plus €3 million in add-ons.
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This did not go down well with Inter, of course. But in particular, the response from Atalanta infuriated Lookman, who removed all mention of Atalanta from his social media. Including pictures in an Atalanta kit.
Now, the question is where this transfer saga will go next. It is clear that it has already blown up into a true summer soap opera.
Zazzaroni Reveals: “Marotta & Percassi Spoke Yesterday Afternoon”
Corriere dello Sport editor Ivan Zazzaroni was the person who first broke the news of Inter’s interest in Lookman last month.
Zazzaroni notes that after yesterday’s rejection, Lookman “immediately removed his photo from his Instagram. Along with the words ‘footballer for Atalanta’ and all photos linked with Atalanta.”
“Ademola Lookman only kept references to the Nigerian national team.”
“He reacted with guts to Percassi’s refusal to accept Inter’s offer,” Zazzaroni writes.
“Moments beforehand, Marotta had interpreted Atalanta’s email as a kind of confirmation that the player is unsellable.”
“This is because Percassi hadn’t given him a price tag to base an offer on,” Zazzaroni explained.
“Only later did it become clear that Atalanta had simply rejected the €45 million offer.”
Then, Zazzaroni notes that “there was a phone call late in the afternoon between Marotta and Percassi.”
“The former was seeking clarification on the actual price tag. But the latter was unsure of what to say.”
“And so the summer soap opera continues,” the Corriere dello Sport editor adds.
Zazzaroni: “Atalanta Are In Chaos” Over Inter Lookman Saga
“Previous episodes of the Lookman saga: Ademola, who turns 28 in October, under contract until 2027, wants Inter. He appeals to a promise made to him a year ago.”
“This was a prerequisite for an offer of €35-40 million.”
“Inter want the player,” Zazzaroni goes on. “Starting with a €40 million. Rising to €45 million, and seemingly willing to make another offer.”
“But they demand a ballpark figure, which Percassi refuses to provide.”
Zazzaroni notes that “Atalanta re in the worst possible situation.”
“They fear a further weakening of the team after the departures of Gasperini and Retegui. And therefore they’re struggling to find a solution.”
“There’s no betrayal,” Zazzaroni cautions. “But a rift, nevertheless.”
“And that’s all that’s certain at the moment. Because of social media, the anger can’t be denied any longer, nor the player’s will ignored.”
“We’re heading into complete chaos,” Zazzaroni concludes.
He is not that great of the player to begin with for all this drama. My suggestion to Inter hierarchy is to look for another player with less drama and cost. I personally am tired of hearing about some mediocre player that is acting like a nutcase. Best to move on.
Mediocre player ? What are you talking about,seriously ? Lol Atalanta is holding him hostage since last season !
go watch xvideos, football isnt your thing.
“hadn’t given him a price tag to base an offer on,”
zazzaroni is an idiot and this goes along, the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard
This type of mercenary behavior is not the personality we should look into.
lol wtf are you on about exactly? Atalanta has fucked him over by refusing to sell him now the second time while he’s been clear he wants to leave. You know footballers bydo have workers rights…. right?
So if he comes to us and next year real madrid wants him you will be very happy to have him behave like this ? Right ?