JAKARTA - Atletico Madrid said they had reached an agreement with Serie A team Atalanta to sign Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman.
Lookman is already in Madrid to sign his contract.
"This deal is subject to passing a medical examination and the approval and formalization of the contract," Atletico Madrid said in a statement, without giving further details.
Lookman is scheduled to undergo a medical examination on Monday, February 2, 2026, local time. The 28-year-old player previously played for Fulham and Leicester City before joining Atalanta in 2022. He also previously played for RB Leipzig and Everton.
Lookman scored three goals for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where his team finished in third place after losing to Morocco in a penalty shootout in the semi-finals.
Atletico Madrid are third in LaLiga, nine points behind second-placed Real Madrid and 10 points behind leaders Barcelona after 22 games.
Diego Simeone's team will face Club Brugge in the Champions League playoff later this month.
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