Barcelona is preparing to face Atletico Madrid next Wednesday, April 2, in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final.
The match will be played at the Estadio Metropolitano in Riyadh. The thrilling first leg ended in a 4-4 draw.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper ‘‘El Nacional‘‘, Barcelona continues its efforts to strengthen its attacking lineup, with Atalanta’s Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman joining the club’s list of interests, representing a strong and tempting option. At a price of around €30 million, Lookman has become a very attractive deal for Barcelona, given his lower cost compared to other signings such as Rafael Leao, Neco Williams, and Luis Díaz. Lookman has received the approval of Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, who views him as the ideal player to compete with Rafinha on the right wing.
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Ademola Lookman is having a stellar season with Atalanta, becoming one of the most prominent names in Serie A thanks to his goals, assists, and tireless work on the left wing. His dribbling ability, speed, and goal-scoring instincts make him one of the most sought-after players in the transfer market.
Lookman also has experience in European competitions, which Barcelona highly values. His impressive performances in Serie A and the Europa League confirm that he is ready to move to a top-tier club, and Barcelona could be his next destination.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has given the green light to negotiate with Lookman, seeing the Nigerian as the perfect option to compete with Rafinha on the right wing, adding depth and versatility to the Catalan attack.
Flick values Lookman’s ability to play on both flanks, allowing him to alternate with Rafinha and provide the team with diverse tactical options. Furthermore, his arrival will create strong competition, helping to improve the players’ performances and develop the overall attack.
Barcelona recognizes the importance of strengthening its attack and considers Lookman the ideal option to meet its current needs. At €30 million, Lookman is an economical and highly capable signing, reflecting the club’s strategic approach given its current financial situation. In addition, Barcelona may consider adding other players to the deal to reduce the transfer value, such as Ferran Torres or Ansu Fati, one of whom could be included in the negotiations with Atalanta.
Negotiations between Deco and Atalanta are expected to progress in the coming weeks. If the deal is completed, Lookman will become Barcelona’s new winger, competing with Rafinha for the right-wing position.
Meanwhile, Barcelona fans continue to dream of seeing Lookman in the team’s shirt, and with these two young talents, the club’s future looks very exciting.
