Former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has hailed Ademola Lookman’s move to Atlético Madrid, describing the winger as a player worthy of competing at the highest level.

 

 

 

Lookman completed a permanent transfer to the Spanish giants on the final day of the winter transfer window, with Atlético Madrid paying €40 million to secure his services from Serie A side Atalanta.

 

 

 

 

Yakubu said the transfer did not come as a surprise, noting that Lookman’s consistent performances made a move to a bigger club inevitable.

 

 

 

“I was convinced he was going to leave Atalanta Bergamo this winter. Seeing him sign for a big club like Atlético Madrid is a great source of pride,” Yakubu told Africa Foot.

 

 

 

 

 

“Ademola deserves to wear the colours of a top club like Atlético Madrid. He will bring many positive things to them.”

 

 

 

Lookman spent three and a half seasons at Atalanta, where he established himself as a key player. During his time with the Italian club, he scored 55 goals and registered 27 assists in 137 appearances across all competitions.

 

 

 

The Nigeria international is expected to make his debut for Diego Simeone’s side in Thursday night’s Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against Real Betis.