Atalanta Coach On Lookman’s Antics In Inter Milan Transfer Soap Opera: ‘When A Player Forces The Club’s Hand, The Fans Pay The Price’

Atalanta coach Ivan Juric feels that “the fans pay the price” due to the antics of Ademola Lookman during his transfer soap opera with Inter Milan.

The coach gave his thoughts ahead of his team’s Serie A opener against Pisa tomorrow, as reported by FCInterNews.

The Nerazzurri made two offers for the Nigerian. They went as high as €45 million with their bid.

However, Atalanta rejected both offers from Inter.

Reportedly, La Dea wanted a higher fee for Lookman, and would not even give Inter a counteroffer.

Atalanta Coach Juric On Ademola Lookman: “The Fans Pay The Price”

DUBLIN, IRELAND – MAY 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC bites their winner’s medal as he celebrates victory after the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 final match between Atalanta BC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Dublin Arena on May 22, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

In the meantime, Lookman himself has done everything he can to force the move to Inter through.

The 27-year-old has publicly demanded the transfer. And he also no-showed training.

Now, after the failure to get his desired move, Lookman is back in Bergamo, where he is training individually.

However, it remains to be seen whether he is still an Atalanta player when the transfer window ends.

Atalanta coach Ivan Juric gave his thoughts on the Lookman situation.

“When a player tries to force the issue, the fans, who put their heart and soul into the team, are the ones to pay the price.”

“Clubs have to look after their interests,” the coach added.

“But the disappointment of the fans remains.”

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