Excitement as Lookman joins Atletico Madrid, becomes second most expensive Nigerian footballer

Lookman

Ademola Lookman has completed his move to Atletico Madrid from Atalanta.

The Spanish club announced the official signing on Monday — a few hours before the close of the 2026 winter transfer window in Europe.

According Fabrizio Romano, the Italian journalist, Atletico paid a €35 million fixed fee and €5 million add-ons for the 28-year-old winger. The deal makes Lookman the second-most expensive Nigerian player, behind only Victor Osimhen, who saw both Napoli and Galatasaray pay over €70 million for him.

Lookman penned a four-a-half-year deal with the Rojiblancos which and will play at the Wanda Metropolitano until June 2030. Thecable