Quote from: Slow death on July 21, 2025, 04:14:10 PM

I wonder what will happen to Atalanta next season, they sold their top scorer, they let their best coach go and now they could also lose their second top scorer:

Quote from: https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1947280475870879758

Ademola Lookman has only agreed personal terms with Inter, he wants the move and gives them total priority as long as the deal is on.

Club to club talks continue also via intermediaries after €40m bid… and €50m request from Atalanta.

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1947280475870879758

Ademola Lookman didn't do very well last season. In 31 games, he only managed to score 15 goals. It's not a small number, but it's also not a very high number that might surprise anyone. However, it's a fact that he's an excellent player. He has great skills, and if Atalanta sells him, then next season Atalanta's attack will be very weak. Atalanta probably won't even be able to finish above 5th place. I see that they will have a better chance of finishing in the Europa League qualifying positions.

Yes, I also don't understand why Atalanta is doing all this. They're currently on the rise and a respected team in Serie A. But looking at Atalanta's current situation, I think they'll struggle to become a formidable contender in Serie A again. As we know, Atalanta sold their star striker, Retegui, to Al Qadisiyah. I don't know the reason behind the sale, but one thing is certain and undeniable, Atalanta was tempted by the money offered by Al Qadisiyah. Perhaps that's why Atalanta sold Retegui. And of course, this will further weaken Atalanta's attack.

Although Atalanta has brought in many players, this still doesn't guarantee success with these new players. Furthermore, Atalanta has already signed six new players. However, I'm sure most of the players Atalanta brought in still need a lot of proper training to improve their performance. The problem is, I'm not too sure Atalanta's current coach can train these players well. Perhaps if Gasperini were still the coach at Atalanta, I'm sure he could make these players even better. But, I personally have a little doubt about Atalanta's current coach, Juric.

And regarding Lookman, I think if he leaves Atalanta, it will indeed weaken Atalanta. And in my personal opinion, Atalanta will even struggle to secure a Europa League spot if they sell a key player like Lookman.