Nigerian international Ademola Lookman is set to leave the Italian Serie A outfit Atalanta next summer following his recent fallout with manager Gian Piero Gasperini.

The 27-year-old missed a crucial penalty in the 61st minute as Atalanta lost 3-1, crashing out of the competition with a 5-2 aggregate score.

Despite scoring just 42 seconds after coming on in the second half, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini criticized his star player over the penalty miss, calling him the worst penalty taker he has ever seen.

The Italian manager has faced severe backlash from fans and pundits alike, who have criticized him for failing to handle the situation with tact.

In a latest development, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the reigning African Footballer of the Year will be leaving the Bergamo-based club at the end of the season.

According to Romano, the 27-year-old had already agreed to leave the club at the beginning of the season, but the recent happenings will accelerate the move.

Lookman has widely been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all reportedly interested in his signature.

🚨🇳🇬 Understand plan remains for Ademola Lookman to LEAVE Atalanta this summer.

Atalanta will try to clarify the situation with Gasperini in the next 24h after strong quotes… but won’t change future plans.

It was already planned last summer, transfer to happen this year. pic.twitter.com/f06kx2yVj6

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 19, 2025