Atalanta's provisional squad v PSG: Lookman out but another Nigerian named in travelling party
Published: September 16, 2025
Atalanta have confirmed a 23-man squad for their UEFA Champions League group stage opener against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain.The fixture is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17 at the Parc des Princes in Paris.Manager Ivan Juric has opted to leave out Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, who will not ma...
'They have the Afcon' – Biasin rules out possibility of Inter returning for Lookman in January
Published: September 16, 2025
The future of Ademola Lookman at Atalanta remains unresolved after the reigning African Footballer of the Year was unable to secure a move before the close of the summer transfer window.Lookman, who has yet to feature for Atalanta this season following a public fallout with the club, attracted interest from Europe's el...
'I don't think so' - Atalanta coach admits Lookman is unlikely to make season debut v PSG
Published: September 14, 2025
Atalanta coach Ivan Juric addressed the ongoing situation with Ademola Lookman following the club's 4-0 Serie A victory over Lecce in Bergamo, shedding light on the player's continued absence and the expectations for his squad ahead of their Champions League campaign.Speaking to DAZN,via Inter News24, Juric suggested t...
'I don't have to beg him' – Atalanta coach suggests rift with Lookman remains unresolved
Published: September 13, 2025
Atalanta coach Ivan Juric has suggested that tensions with Ademola Lookman remain unresolved after leaving the Nigerian forward out of his squad for the Serie A clash with Lecce.Lookman, who spent much of the summer linked with a move to Inter Milan before the deal collapsed, has reportedly asked to train separately si...
Atalanta coach to assess Lookman's fitness ahead of potential season debut against Lecce
Published: September 12, 2025
Atalanta will decide in the coming days whether Ademola Lookman is fit enough to make his first appearance of the season when they face Lecce on Sunday afternoon, according to Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport. Lookman has yet to feature for Atalanta this season, having been sidelined since a fallout with t...
Romano confirms Lookman was an option for Spurs, dismisses Fenerbahce and Galatasaray links
Published: September 03, 2025
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur explored the possibility of signing Nigeria international Ademola Lookman during the recently closed transfer window.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano revealed that Spurs weighed up a potential move for the Atalanta winger before committing thei...
After failing to land Boniface, AC Milan set to announce signing of German-based Nigerian player
Published: September 01, 2025
Italian giants AC Milan are set to announce the signing of German-based Nigerian defender David Odogu after their move for Victor Boniface to the San Siro fell through.The Rossoneri had reached an agreement with all parties for Boniface but pulled out of the deal due to fitness concerns.Instead, AC Milan struck a deal ...
Hellas Verona target Rangers striker ahead of possible cap-tying appearance for Nigeria next month
Published: August 25, 2025
Cyriel Dessers is attracting late transfer interest from Italian Serie A side Hellas Verona before the summer window closes in September.Dessers, who emerged as the Scottish Premiership's top scorer last season, has been one of Rangers' standout performers and remains the subject of strong transfer speculation followin...
Fabrizio Romano reveals why AC Milan pulled the plug on deal to sign Boniface
Published: August 24, 2025
AC Milan have ended their pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Boniface after the Bayer Leverkusen forward failed his medical examinations, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.The 24-year-old had traveled to Milan within the past 48 hours to undergo routine assessments ahead of a season-long loan switch that inc...
'We also see Newcastle, Brentford' – Atalanta coach addresses Lookman transfer scandal
Published: August 24, 2025
A new chapter begins for Atalanta on Sunday evening as Ivan Jurić prepares to take charge of his first Serie A match since replacing Gian Piero Gasperini at the helm of the 2024 Europa League winners.Atalanta will kick off their 2025–26 Serie A campaign with a home fixture against Pisa at the Gewiss Stadium in Berga...
Not a routine medical: Boniface's ACL history forces AC Milan into marathon checks
Published: August 23, 2025
AC Milan’s pursuit of Victor Boniface has entered a decisive phase after the Nigerian striker underwent an extended series of medical examinations in the city on Friday, with further tests scheduled for Saturday morning, according to a report by Gazzetta dello Sport.AC Milan are conducting extensive medical examinati...
'Great things await us' – Leao recreates Boniface's goal celebration, backs him to shine at Milan
Published: August 22, 2025
Rafael Leao has welcomed the imminent arrival of Victor Boniface at AC Milan, offering praise for the Nigerian striker while also providing reassurance about his own recovery from injury.Speaking during a live Twitch broadcast, the Portuguese forward was asked about his new strike partner and responded positively. "He...
Agreement in place, medical next: Boniface on verge of sealing AC Milan move from Leverkusen
Published: August 21, 2025
AC Milan are on the verge of completing the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Boniface, with a verbal agreement reportedly reached between all parties involved. According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal is structured as an initial €5 million loan, with a €24 million buy option that is not mandatory, and Boniface wou...
Nigerian footballers who left their mark in Italy
Published: August 21, 2025
Football, for the emotions it brings, is followed in every corner of the world: it inspires films, books, sports betting, and even online games available on platforms such as Casino777.ch and similar sites. Among the many stories that make it universal, many come from Nigeria and intertwine with the history of Serie A....
AC Milan sweat over fitness of Super Eagles star Chukwueze ahead of Serie A opener
Published: August 21, 2025
AC Milan are preparing to open their Serie A campaign against Cremonese at San Siro on Saturday evening, but Massimiliano Allegri faces selection concerns in attack with Rafael Leão ruled out and Samuel Chukwueze a  doubt.Leão sustained a calf injury in the Rossoneri’s Coppa Italia clash with Bari last weekend, fo...