CEO OFFICIALLY tells Arsenal ‘there is an agreement’ for attacker to leave – transfer request handed in

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi has confirmed that there was an agreement for ARSENAL target Ademola Lookman to leave if the right offer came in this transfer window, but not to Italian clubs.

The 27-year-old forward joined Atalanta from RB Leipzig back in 2022 and has gone on to score 52 goals in 117 appearances for the Italian outfit in all competitions, firmly establishing himself as one of the best attackers in Europe.

There are still two years remaining on Lookman’s current contract in Bergamo, but it appears the attacker has made up his mind and is intent on leaving before the transfer deadline.

The likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle United have all been linked with a move for the attacker, and will be interested in making a move in the coming days, and Percassi has revealed there is an agreement for Lookman to leav

He said: “The pact with Lookman was made one year ago when we rejected £17.5m from PSG.”

“We told him ‘we’ll let you leave in 2025 for a super top club and not in Italy.’ Now, the situation [with Inter] is different, and as always, it’s us deciding.”

The 27-year-old has handed in a transfer request: ‘I can confirm I have now handed in a formal transfer request.

‘Even throughout the extremely difficult moments I’ve endured, many of which have remained private and confidential, I have always tried to put the club, the fans and the team first and hoped it would not get to this, but I unfortunately feel there is now little choice.

‘To the fans – the heartbeat of this club – I want to say this: I’m truly sorry it’s come to this. I hope you can understand this incredibly difficult situation. It’s simply about standing up for what I believe is fair and right. The support you have always given me has been incredible and the bond we have created together is special.

‘I hope to work together with the club to find an amicable solution for all parties as soon as possible. With love and gratitude, Ademola.’

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