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\"BERGAMO,<\/p>\n

BERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 06: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta warms up prior to the Serie A match between Atalanta and SS Lazio at Gewiss Stadium on April 06, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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In a curious twist, Didier Drogba has reportedly arrived in Italy to present Atalanta with a petition asking for African Player of the Year Ademola Lookman to get his desired transfer.<\/p>\n

According to African Hub<\/a>, Drogba is delivering the 50-page petition that was approved by the CAF (Confederation of African Football).<\/p>\n

Didier Drogba has landed in Italy to submit a 50-page petition to Atalanta, approved by CAF, advocating for a fair and transparent transfer process for Africa\u2019s top talent Ademola Lookman, Africa\u2019s Best Player of the Year.<\/p>\n

This move highlights the importance of accountability\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/MnZmB40yey<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 African Hub (@AfricanHub_) August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

It calls for \u201ca fair and transparent transfer process\u201d for Lookman, who is the reigning holder of the African Player of the Year Award.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis move highlights the importance of accountability and justice in global football transfers, especially when it concerns African stars.\u201d<\/p>\n

African football support for Lookman stance\"BERGAMO,BERGAMO, ITALY \u2013 MAY 25: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC looks on during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Gewiss Stadium on May 25, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

It comes after the Nigerian national team\u2019s social media account posted that they \u201cstand with Ademola Lookman\u201d in his battle to leave Atalanta for Inter.<\/p>\n

Lookman is currently believed to be in Portugal, having taken some time in London, walking out on Atalanta training over a week ago.<\/a><\/p>\n

He is furious with Atalanta<\/a> for blocking his path to Inter, claiming the \u20ac45m including add-ons offer was sufficient to allow for a transfer.<\/p>\n

Atalanta responded that they had promised to sell him last summer if the right proposal came in, but only to a club outside of Italy, to avoid reinforcing their direct competitors.<\/p>\n


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