Ademola Lookman pens heartfelt goodbye message to Atalanta

Faruq Ibrahim 20:26 - 02 February 2026

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman took to social media to thank Atalanta after completing his move to Atletico Madrid.

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has penned a heartfelt message to Atalanta after he officially completed his swap to Atletico Madrid in LALIGA.

As Pulse Sports reported, the former Leipzig star has joined Los Rojiblancos and could make his debut as early as Thursday against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey. After putting pen to paper with this new club, he went on to thank his old one for the best period of his career.

Ademola Lookman's message

Lookman took to social media and wrote from his heart, thanking Atalanta and their fans. He also highlighted his major achievements at the club, particularly the Europa League triumph which ended the club's trophy drought.

"To the Atalanta family , after nearly four years, the time has come for me to say goodbye. From the moment I arrived in Bergamo, you welcomed me like one of your own and pushed me to be the best version of myself," the statement read.

"Together we made history. European champions, a night none of us will ever forget. Scoring a hat-trick in a European final and lifting a trophy with this club after a 61-year trophy drought will stay with me.

"Winning the Africa Player of the Year award in 2024 as an Atalanta player will forever stay with me. Those moments, those emotions, those nights under the lights, they’re engraved in my heart.

To the Atalanta family , after nearly four years, the time has come for me to say goodbye. From the moment I arrived in Bergamo, you welcomed me like one of your own and pushed me to be the best version of myself.

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— Ademola Lookman (@Alookman_) February 2, 2026

"Thank you to my teammates, the staff, the club. To the fans, your passion, your belief, your energy meant everything. From day one, you stood by me and by this team through every moment. Your passion, your voices, your belief never faded and together we achieved.

"Every cheer, every banner, every away trip meant something. Thank you for making Bergamo feel like home and for giving me memories I’ll carry forever."

Lookman at Atalanta

Ademola Lookman spent three-and-a-half seasons, during which he cemented his place as one of the most important players in the club’s history.

He made 137 appearances in all competitions, scoring 55 goals and providing 27 assists, thriving under Gian Piero Gasperini as a left-sided forward and inside attacker.

His defining moment came in the 2024 Europa League final, where he scored a historic hat-trick in a 3–0 win over Bayer Leverkusen, the first treble in a UEFA men’s final since 1975.