He's here, he's perfect! Lookman announces himself with debut goal for Atleti

Atletico Madrid's latest superstar Ademola Lookman took little time to make an impact for the LaLiga giants, with a goal on his debut.

The Nigerian forward scored in the first half of Atletico Madrid's Copa del Rey tie against Real Betis to start his life in Spain with a bang.

Fresh from gaining his freedom from Atalanta, Lookman needed less than one half to show the Atletico faithful what he brings to the table.

With the first half nearing it's end, Lookman swept home a brilliant team counter attack to make it 3-0 to the away side.

After a slew of close calls, Lookman's moment of joy finally came in the 37th minute.

Ademola Lookman completed a high-profile move from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid on February 2, 2026, for a total fee of €40 million.

The Nigerian forward signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at the Metropolitano, concluding a remarkable three-and-a-half-season stint in Bergamo. Since joining Atalanta in 2022, Lookman transformed into a world-class talent, most notably scoring a historic hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final.

He departed Italy having made 137 appearances for the club, recording an impressive tally of 55 goals and 27 assists across all competitions. Atletico’s pursuit intensified during the 2026 winter window as Diego Simeone sought to bolster his attacking line with Lookman’s clinical finishing and versatility.

The €35 million fixed fee, supplemented by €5 million in performance-related add-ons, represents a significant profit for Atalanta and a major statement of intent for the Spanish side as they compete for domestic and European honors in 2026.