Lookman joins Atletico Madrid from Atalanta

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Feb 2, 2026 12:50 PM ET

Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has officially joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta.

Lookman has joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta, as the two clubs confirmed with official statements on Monday.

Lookman had travelled to the Spanish capital to undergo medical tests on Sunday and has now completed a permanent transfer to the Wanda Metropolitano.

Official: Lookman joins Atletico Madrid

BERGAMO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC controls the ball whilst under pressure from Niccolo Fortini of Fiorentina during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and ACF Fiorentina at Gewiss Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid said Lookman had signed a contract until June 2030.

Lookman scored 55 goals in 137 games with Atalanta, including a historic hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League Final, which allowed La Dea to beat Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 and claim their first UEFA trophy.

Lookman spent the last three and a half years at Atalanta.

“The Percassi family, the Pagliuca family, and the entire Club bid farewell to Ademola, thanking him and wishing him every success in the future,” said the Serie A side.

Lookman had recently returned to Atalanta from Nigeria international duty for AFCON.

He scored three goals and provided two assists in 19 appearances with La Dea this season.

Lookman’s salary and transfer fee revealed

BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Stadio di Bergamo on September 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

According to several sources, Atalanta have earned €35m plus potential €5m add-ons from Lookman’s transfer, while the striker will earn €7m per season at his new club.

Atalanta and Atletico Madrid practically swapped strikers in the January window as La Dea had previously signed Giacomo Raspadori from the Colchoneros.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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