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Sports News of Monday, 1 July 2024

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Ademola Lookman: Suitors table €11m deal to snatch Europa League final hero

Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman

Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad has made a staggering offer of €11 million annual salary to lure Atalanta's Ademola Lookman.

Transfer expert Rudy Galetti reports that the Saudi club has also tabled a €30 million bid for the player with negotiations currently ongoing with the two clubs.

The former Leicester City man recently announced himself to the world after starring in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

The 25-year-old scored a stunning hat-trick to guide Atalanta to their first-ever European title as Gian Piero Gasperini's side secured a historic 3-0 win against the Bundesliga champions.

The Super Eagles winger registered 17 goals and 10 assists in 45 appearances across all competitions for La Dea last term.

Since joining Atalanta from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2022, Lookman has scored 32 goals for the club in 78 matches across all competitions.

He has two years remaining on his contract with the club.

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