Gasperini looks to revive Lookman as Roma set sights on him for January

Gian Piero Gasperini, coach of Roma, wants to rescue Ademola Lookman, the Nigerian striker of Atlético Madrid, whose prominence has waned in the second season. La Repubblica reported on November 11 that Roma includes him among the reinforcements planned for January, after having played fifteen matches with Atlético, with two goals and one assist.

Situation and performance of Lookman

Ademola Lookman is a striker for Atlético Madrid.

He joined the club in the winter transfer window from Atalanta.

In his first season he had an immediate impact, but in the second he has lost prominence.

In the last match against FC Barcelona, Simeone did not use Lookman despite the team needing a goal.

He has accumulated 737 minutes of play, of which 612 in LaLiga and 125 in the Champions League.

Of the eleven LaLiga matches played, he started nine.

In the Champions League he has not started any of the four matches in which he has featured.

Possible moves and Italian context

Roma is also considering the loan of Brazilian striker Endrick from Real Madrid, who has played 141 minutes in seven official matches this season.

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Gian Piero Gasperini, coach of Roma, wants to rescue the striker born in London, according to the Italian press.

Gasperini was the coach who got the best out of Lookman at Atalanta, with whom he won the Europa League.

In the Europa League final on May 22, 2024, Lookman scored the three goals of Atalanta's victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

Roma includes him among the reinforcements planned for January, as reported by La Repubblica on November 11.

Atlético Madrid paid a fixed €35 million plus €5 million in variables for Lookman's transfer from Atalanta.

Lookman signed a contract until June 2030, so any departure will depend on economic and sporting conditions.

The photo was taken by Juanjo Martin for EFE and the note is by journalist Chema G. Fuente.

Among the most striking situations at this Atlético Madrid, Ademola Lookman's stands out for its uniqueness.

Another setback for Obed Vargas, Walter Zimmermann and Zubimendi was described as an almost impossible operation.

Journalist Javier G. Gómara reported on the striker's situation.