Atalanta has confirmed the incorporation of forward Ademola Lookman to Atlético de Madrid.
It comes after Atlético said on Sunday it had reached an agreement with the Serie A side to sign the Nigerian striker.
“The agreement is subject to his doctor passing by and agreeing and formalizing his contract,” Atlético stated, without giving more details.
On Monday, Atalanta released a statement saying: “Atalanta BC announces the permanent transfer of Ademola Lookman to Atlético Madrid.
“The 28-year-old Nigerian international leaves the Club after three and a half seasons in the Nerazzurri colors.”
The 28-year-old played for Fulham and Leicester before joining Atalanta in 2022. He also previously played for RB Leipzig and Everton.
Lookman scored three goals for Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations, where his team finished third after losing to Morocco on penalties in the semi-finals.
Atlético are third in LaLiga, nine points behind second-place Real Madrid and 10 points behind leaders Barcelona after 22 games.
Diego Simeone’s side will face Club Brugge in the Champions League playoffs later this month.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.