Lookman returns to Atalanta training after meeting with Juric

Atalanta star Ademola Lookman resumed training with the rest of the team after a meeting with coach Ivan Juric on Thursday morning.

Multiple sources in Italy, including Gazzetta , claim that Lookman resumed training with the rest of the Atalanta squad today, Thursday, September 18.

BERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 06: Reda Belahyane of SS Lazio compete for the ball with Ademola Lookman of Atalanta during the Serie A match between Atalanta and Lazio at Gewiss Stadium on April 06, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

The Nigerian forward was frozen out of the team in August, having pushed to join Atalanta’s domestic rivals Inter.

According to reports, Lookman had a chat with coach Juric before today’s training session and also spoke to his teammates, explaining that he had had a tough summer but insisting that he’s now ready and motivated to help the team this season.

TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 09: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium on March 09, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Lookman has yet to make his first competitive appearance with La Dea this season, but according to reports, he could be available for the next Serie A match against Torino.

Atalanta returned to training today after a heavy 4-0 loss against PSG in their Champions League opener on Wednesday night.