Ademola Lookman is back! Nigeria star puts Inter transfer feud with Serie A side beside him with return to training

According to Sport Mediaset, Lookman has officially returned to training with Atalanta after weeks in limbo due to his push for a transfer to Inter. The Nigerian international trained separately following his dramatic fallout with the club in August, even deleting Atalanta pictures from his social media. Inter reportedly submitted a €45 million (£38m/$53m) bid which was turned down, and with the move collapsing, Lookman has now been reintegrated into Ivan Juric’s squad following his time on international duty.

La Dea have stood firm throughout the summer saga, refusing to part with one of their key attacking figures despite Inter’s strong interest. Lookman, who scored 20 goals in all competitions last season, is considered vital to their ambitions in Serie A and Europe. The situation is reminiscent of 2024, when the forward was also sidelined until after the transfer window closed, only to return and play a crucial role in their campaign.

During the international break, Lookman featured heavily for Nigeria, playing 75 minutes against Rwanda and a full 90 against South Africa in World Cup qualifying. His fitness levels appear strong, though Atalanta will carefully manage his reintegration. The striker’s presence provides Juric with much-needed attacking depth alongside Gianluca Scamacca and Charles De Ketelaere.

The 27-year-old is unlikely to be involved when Atalanta face Lecce in Serie A, but he could make the squad for their Champions League opener against Paris Saint-Germain next Wednesday. The Nerazzurri hierarchy expect him to play a central role this season, with the transfer dispute now behind him.