Lookman refuses to commit to Atalanta, dodges questions about happiness despite first goal of the season

Ademola Lookman may have found the back of the net for the first time this season, but his post-match comments have done little to ease speculation about his future at Atalanta.

The Nigerian forward scored in a tense 1-1 draw against AC Milan, marking his first goal since his failed move to Inter during the summer, yet his words and body language hinted that all is still not well behind the scenes in Bergamo.

Lookman’s finish should have been a moment of relief, a long-awaited breakthrough after a five-month scoring drought.

But rather than a passionate celebration, fans saw a subdued, almost detached reaction from the forward. Speaking to DAZN Italia after the game, he acknowledged that he has “not been able to find form yet, physically or in front of goal,” before adding that the strike was “a step in the right direction.”

Still, there was no spark of joy or enthusiasm in his tone. The 26-year-old insisted his focus was “to be available for the team” and to help Atalanta climb the table, but his comments carried a sad and distant tone.

When pressed about whether this performance finally made him happy at the club, Lookman dodged the question entirely, giving a carefully measured response.

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The Nigerian forward said, “I think that when I’m on the pitch, the most important thing is to try to help the team win.”

It was a politician’s answer: polite, professional, but far from reassuring. His refusal to engage with questions about happiness only reinforced the idea that tension remains between the player and the club following his failed summer transfer.

With five consecutive draws now clouding Atalanta’s Serie A campaign, Lookman’s uncertain commitment is the last thing Ivan Juric needs.