By Ademola Lookman’s situation at Atalanta following his recent fallout with manager Gian Piero Gasperini over a controversial penalty incident
The tension arose during Atalanta’s Champions League clash against Club Brugge, where Lookman took a penalty despite not being the designated taker. Gasperini reacted harshly, calling him “the worst penalty-taker he had ever known,” a statement that sparked debate among fans and pundits.
Lookman, feeling disrespected, issued a statement expressing disappointment over his coach’s comments, suggesting the criticism was unnecessarily harsh and overlooked his contributions to the team.
The fallout has fueled speculation about unrest within the Atalanta squad, with reports suggesting the Nigerian winger may now be open to a move away from the club.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli is actively following the situation, ensuring the club is well-positioned to make a move if Lookman becomes available.
Lookman has been one of Atalanta’s key performers since joining, and if tensions escalate further, a transfer to Juventus could be on the cards.
