Nigerian international Ademola Lookman made a striking appearance at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, even as headlines swirl around his uncertain future with Italian club Atalanta.
The 27-year-old winger took to Instagram to confirm that he has submitted a formal transfer request, citing months of frustration and what he described as poor treatment by the club.
“After many months of broken promises and what I feel has been poor treatment towards me as both a human being and a professional footballer, I sadly feel I have no choice but to speak out,” Lookman wrote. “I can confirm I have now handed in a formal transfer request.”
Although he did not name a preferred destination, sources close to the player suggest Inter Milan is his top choice.
The situation has now caught the attention of the Nigeria national team. In a rare move, the Super Eagles publicly…

