‘May God give you what you deserve’ — Fenerbahce fans wail as Lookman nears Atletico move

Fenerbahce fans are fuming as Ademola Lookman looks increasingly likely to ditch their club for a move to Atletico Madrid

Ademola Lookman’s expected move to Atletico Madrid has sparked raw emotion among Fenerbahce supporters, with frustration spilling across social media as the Super Eagles star edges closer to La Liga.

What once looked like a near-certain transfer to Turkey now appears to be slipping away at the final hurdle.

How Atletico hijacked the Lookman deal

Atletico Madrid have monitored Lookman for months, but Atalanta initially refused to budge, determined to keep one of their most dangerous attackers. That position has now changed.

Reports indicate La Dea accepted Atletico’s second offer, allowing talks to accelerate as the window winds down. Earlier attempts from Madrid failed to meet Atalanta’s valuation, but persistence eventually paid off.

The decisive moment came after complications in Fenerbahce’s negotiations. The Turkish giants had been leading the chase and even reached a verbal agreement to meet Atalanta’s €40 million asking price, structured as €35 million upfront with €5 million in add-ons.

However, disagreements over the payment structure stalled the move. Atletico reacted swiftly, returning with an improved bid that matched Atalanta’s demands and pushed the deal toward completion.

Fans react as Lookman chooses Atletico Madrid

With both clubs aligned, Lookman’s preference proved key. Despite Fenerbahce offering a higher salary, the 28-year-old has reportedly chosen Atletico Madrid, attracted by the sporting project and the opportunity to compete at the highest level in La Liga.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Atletico are closing in, with a verbal agreement on a €40 million deal already in place and formal steps expected next.

The update triggered a wave of anger among Fenerbahce fans. One supporter was critical of Fenerbahce’s hierarchy saying, “Letting the player you agreed on slip through your fingers on a down payment wave ranks among the top three historic embarrassments in this business. Bravo.”

Another fumed, “May God give you what you deserve [likely referring to Fenerbahce’s management]. We needed that guy.”

Others shared memes and gifs, while one fan summed up the mood, asking, “You made me feel like it was going to happen, so why did it end up not happening?”

Lookman will most likely complete his move to Atletico Madrid in the coming hours, ending a largely successful three-and-a-half-year spell at Atalanta.