Gasperini wants to rescue Lookman from his current situation at Atlético

Gasperini, now Roma manager, is interested in signing Lookman from Atlético Madrid after the winger lost prominence under Simeone this season.

Ademola Lookman's situation at Atlético Madrid has deteriorated significantly in his second season after an impressive debut campaign following his winter 2024 arrival from Atalanta. The Nigerian winger has made 15 official appearances across La Liga and the Champions League, contributing two goals and one assist across 737 minutes, but his playing time has reduced noticeably.

He started nine of eleven La Liga matches but has not started any of his four Champions League appearances.

Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini, who previously coached Lookman at Atalanta and guided him to win the Europa League in 2024, is now interested in rescuing the 26-year-old from his current predicament. Gasperini knows Lookman well from their time together in Bergamo, where the winger flourished under his management, though their relationship also experienced moments of tension.

Lookman's most memorable moment under Gasperini came on 22 May 2024, when he scored a hat-trick in Atalanta's Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

Atlético invested significantly to sign Lookman, paying €35 million fixed plus €5 million in variables, with his contract running until June 2030. Any departure would depend on the economic and sporting conditions offered by interested clubs. Roma is also exploring other attacking options, including a potential loan move for Real Madrid's Endrick.