Atalanta President Luca Percassi has reacted to Ademola Lookman’s resolution to depart the membership and full a transfer to Atlético Madrid.
The Nigeria worldwide had made it clear through the summer season switch window that he wished to depart Atalanta. Inter Milan had been believed to be his most well-liked vacation spot, however the Atalanta administration had been unwilling to permit the 28-year-old be a part of one other Italian membership, particularly a direct rival.
Earlier than Lookman’s eventual departure, Percassi had publicly insisted that the ahead would stay on the membership, stressing that there was no intention to promote him on the time.
“Does Lookman keep till the top of the season? The arrival of Raspadori was a market alternative that didn’t presuppose the disposal of one other participant,” Percassi stated.
“We’re pleased that Giacomo has chosen Atalanta, he is a crucial participant like Ademola, who tonight returns to be the starter. We simply wish to do properly, briefly.”
Following Lookman’s transfer to Spain, Percassi stated Atalanta at the moment are happy with their squad and are eager to focus totally on soccer quite than switch hypothesis.
“Soccer has a brief reminiscence, so we should work on a regular basis to make sure the squad is as aggressive as potential,” he stated.
“I believe the switch window allowed Atalanta to bolster the crew. We signed a participant that we weren’t anticipating to get. We’re very pleased that Raspadori selected Atalanta.
“Now, happily, we are able to speak solely about soccer and never the switch market, as many vital matches are developing.”
Percassi additionally mirrored on the membership’s long-term journey and the challenges of rebuilding after a profitable interval.
“That is our sixteenth yr since my household returned to Atalanta, so we all know the journey we’ve got taken, and that this stays a provincial membership that should earn each single level,” he stated.
“We knew that after 9 years, a incredible period was ending, that it could not be straightforward to start out once more, however we put all our power and monetary assist into the technical venture. We wish to hold going with no regrets.”
Atalanta are at present seventh within the Serie A desk and sit 19 factors behind league leaders Inter Milan.
