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AUNEOLA LOOKMAN has returned to the Atalanta team for the first time since July.
Lookman was previously excluded from the team after openly expressing his desire to leave the club.
The Nigerian end eliminated all the contents related to Atalanta of its Instagram, including the images of its UEFA Europa League triumph.
According to the Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano, the 27 -year -old recently made direct conversations with Atalanta Ivan Juric manager to clarify his situation and future intentions.
The Bergamo Club has fought without lookman so far this season. In its three games of Serie A, the team has achieved only one victory and two draws.
Ivan Juric Side’s most recent game that was in the UEFA Champions League ended in a 4-0 defeat, which raised concerns about the absence of lookman, which led fans to press the board to bring it back.
Before the PSG match, the CEO of Atalanta, Luca Percassi, went to the Lookman situation in an interview with Sky Sports Italia.
“You cannot return and change the past, so we will focus on the present and the future. We all know the good Ause, but also that to play for Atalanta, you must be 100 percent focused. When you feel ready to do it, we are waiting for it with open arms,” said Perlassi.
It is still uncertain if Lookman will present this weekend against Torino.
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Despite his recent return to the team, his game fitness can still be below the regular brand for a professional.
He has only played twice this season, both appearances for Nigeria. In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, he played 75 minutes against Rwanda and 90 full minutes against South Africa.
Lookman played a vital role in the successful Atalanta campaign last season, helping them qualify for the Champions League. The season ended with 20 goals and seven assists in all competitions.
