As his departure from Atalanta draws nearer, Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has chosen a move to Atlético Madrid, turning down a hefty offer from Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe.

In recent days, there has been a lot of interest in the Nigerian international, and both clubs are negotiating a long-term contract with Atalanta.

The player’s preference eventually determined the course of the negotiations, despite Fenerbahçe’s early and strong moves.

At first, Atalanta and Fenerbahçe had come to a wide agreement for a contract of €40 million plus bonuses.

Despite the Turkish side’s willingness to meet the headline valuation, the Italian club voiced issues about the planned payment arrangement, which halted progress.

Although they entered the race later, Atlético Madrid advanced more quickly.

The Spanish team has now verbally agreed to a €40 million deal with Atalanta after meeting the Bergamo club’s desired financial requirements, according to transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano.

Tonight, Atlético Madrid is getting closer to signing Ademola Lookman! Despite Fenerbahçe’s better pay offer, the player has told everyone that he wants to give priority to Atlético’s proposal, Romano wrote on X. verbal agreement on a deal of €40 million. Formal actions are anticipated today, so let’s get started.

As Atlético hopes to finish the deal before the February 2 registration deadline across Europe’s top five leagues, formal documentation is anticipated to follow.

Fenerbahçe reportedly offered Lookman a better personal package worth up to €9 million every season in a bid to win him over.

The 26-year-old has stated that he prefers a move to La Liga despite the financial appeal, seeing Atlético as the ideal sporting endeavour.

According to sources, Lookman personally informed everyone of his choice, so putting a stop to Fenerbahçe’s chances of acquiring the forward.

Lookman’s tenure at Atalanta, where his future has been uncertain since last summer, is coming to an end with this development.

After a widely publicised fallout last year, Lookman has been open to leave the Serie A team.

Paris Saint-Germain’s interest did not translate into a deal, and a proposed transfer to Inter Milan fell through during discussions.

Now that Atlético Madrid has taken the lead, the forward seems ready for a new beginning in Spain, assuming the official transfer process is finished.

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