RB Leipzig could earn a good amount of money if Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman leaves Atalanta for Inter Milan, thanks to a smart sell-on clause included in his transfer to Italy in 2022.
Lookman, 27, had a brilliant season with Atalanta, scoring 20 goals and providing 6 assists. He now wants a fresh challenge and has made it clear that Inter Milan is his first choice.
The Super Eagles star has agreed to personal terms with Inter, who have offered €42 million plus €3 million in bonuses. He even turned down a new contract from Atalanta that included a better salary.
However, talks have slowed down as Atalanta are yet to respond officially. Reports say there’s no clear asking price for the player, and the club is still discussing his value internally.
One factor slowing the deal is the 15% sell-on clause agreed with RB Leipzig when Lookman joined Atalanta for €15 million. This means Leipzig must receive 15% of any profit Atalanta makes from selling him, making the Italian club more cautious about accepting Inter’s bid.
Despite interest from other top clubs like Barcelona, Arsenal, and Atlético Madrid, Lookman is focused on joining Inter. Some reports say he’s even ready to reduce his wage demands to make the move happen.
Inter are pushing to get a deal done quickly, and today could be crucial. Club officials have reportedly set a deadline for Atalanta to respond. Inter coach Cristian Chivu sees Lookman as the final piece of his attack, as the club aims to win back the Serie A title after finishing second last season.
RB Leipzig, meanwhile, will be watching closely — a successful move could land them a nice bonus without lifting a finger.