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Most expensive Serie A sales of 2026 January transfer window

3 February 2026 at 22:15

Ademola Lookman was the most expensive Serie A sale of the 2026 January transfer window, but Napoli could match the same fee if Lorenzo Lucca’s loan move to Nottingham Forest is made permanent. Here is a reminder of the most expensive departures of the winter transfer window. 

The Serie A transfer window came to a close at 19.00 GMT on Monday, February 2. Lookman was the second most expensive deadline day transfer in the world with his €35m switch from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid (not including bonuses). 

Lazio were among the most active Serie A sides during the January transfer window, and raised just shy of €60m through their sales of Taty Castellanos to West Ham and Matteo Guendouzi to Fenerbahce. 

Official: West Ham United announce the signing of Taty Castellanos on a permanent deal from Lazio (picture via www.whufc.com)
Official: West Ham United announce the signing of Taty Castellanos on a permanent deal from Lazio (picture via www.whufc.com)

Lorenzo Lucca is an interesting case, as he was technically bought outright by Napoli from Udinese, and then sent out on loan to Nottingham Forest with an option to buy. His two moves this month could turn out to be worth in excess of €60m.

Here are the most expensive permanent sales of the January transfer window, and a list of the most significant loans with option to buy. 

Most expensive permanent sales of Serie A January transfer window 

Atletico Madrid confirm Ademola Lookman's signing from Serie A side Atalanta.
Atletico Madrid confirm Ademola Lookman’s signing from Serie A side Atalanta.
  1. Ademola Lookman: Atalanta → Atletico Madrid €35m
  2. Taty Castellanos: Lazio → West Ham €29m
  3. Matteo Guendouzi: Lazio → Fenerbahce €28m
  4. Lorenzo Lucca: Udinese → Napoli €26m
  5. Tammy Abraham: Roma → Besiktas €15m

Notable loans with options to buy

Official: Lorenzo Lucca joins Nottingham Forest on loan with an option to buy from Napoli (picture: www.nottinghamforest.co.uk)
Official: Lorenzo Lucca joins Nottingham Forest on loan with an option to buy from Napoli (picture: www.nottinghamforest.co.uk)
  1. Lorenzo Lucca: Napoli → Nottingham Forest on loan with €35m option to buy
  2. Noa Lang: Napoli → Galatasaray on loan with €28m option to buy
  3. Douglas Luiz: Juventus → Aston Villa with €25m option to buy
  4. Christos Mandas: Lazio → AFC Bournemouth on loan with €18.5m option to buy
  5. Daniel Maldini: Atalanta → Lazio on loan with €15.5m option to buy
  6. Marco Brescianini: Atalanta → Fiorentina on loan with €10m option to buy

Top 10 most expensive Serie A signings of January transfer window

3 February 2026 at 21:30

Lorenzo Lucca, Giacomo Raspadori and Robinio Vaz were among the most expensive Serie A signings during the 2026 January transfer window, which saw the Italian top-flight sides spend a total of €243.49m over the last 31 days. 

The January transfer deadline struck at 19.00 GMT on Monday evening. Milan failed to get a deal over the line for Jean-Philippe Mateta, but there was still plenty of action on the final day of the window, including Juventus’s signing of Emil Holm from Bologna, Joao Mario moving in the opposite direction, and Roma’s acquisition of Bryan Zaragoza from Bayern Munich. 

The full month brought several new additions, including new Roma striker Donyell Malen, Napoli’s acquisition of Giovane and the return of Giacomo Raspadori from Atletico Madrid. 

BERGAMO, ITALY - JANUARY 25: Giacomo Raspdori of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammate Nikola Krstovic of Atalanta during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Gewiss Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Giacomo Raspdori of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammate Nikola Krstovic of Atalanta during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Gewiss Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Technically, Lorenzo Lucca, who left Napoli to join Nottingham Forest in January, was the most expensive Serie A signing this month. That is because the Italy international was still on loan with an option to buy at Napoli, and the Partenopei had to exercise that option to buy clause from Udinese before sending him to the Premier League. 

Coming in at joint-second are Giacomo Raspadori, who joined Atalanta after six months in LaLiga with Atletico Madrid, and Robinio Vaz, who joined Roma in a permanent deal from Olympique de Marseille. 

Below are the top 10 most expensive permanent signings from the 2026 January transfer window in Serie A. 

Top 10 most expensive Serie A signings in January 2026

New signing Robinio Vaz poses with the Roma jersey (asroma.it)
New signing Robinio Vaz poses with the Roma jersey (asroma.it)

1. Lorenzo Lucca: Udinese → Napoli €26m*

=2. Giacomo Raspadori: Atletico Madrid → Atalanta €22m

=2. Robinio Vaz: Olympique de Marseille → Roma €22m

4. Kenneth Taylor: Ajax → Lazio €16.85m

5. Petar Ratkov: RB Salzburg → Lazio €13m

6. Adrian Lahdo: Hammarby → Como: €11.94m

7. Darryl Bakola: Olympique de Marseille → Sassuolo €10m

8. Ismael Kone: Olympique de Marseille → Sassuolo €10m*

9. Rafiu Durosinmi: Viktoria Plzen → Pisa €9m

10. Alphadjo Cisse: Hellas Verona → Milan €8m

Fees according to transfermarkt.co.uk

* denotes pre-existing option to buy

Adios Ademola: Lookman leaves after making history at Atalanta

3 February 2026 at 19:57

It has been on the cards for a while, but Ademola Lookman’s departure from Bergamo is a major blow. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks back on how he wrote his way into the club’s history.

There may have been more typical stories of how a player has had their career transformed at Atalanta, but surely not many. The Bergamaschi – especially during Gian Piero Gasperini’s reign – developed a happy knack of taking footballers that had failed to truly ignite elsewhere and turning them into pyrotechnic success stories. Few have burned brighter than Ademola Lookman.

The London-born Nigerian international first emerged with Charlton nearly a decade ago and went through a string of moves that never really worked out. At Everton, RB Leipzig, Fulham and Leicester, there were always sparks of brilliance but never with the consistency that any of those clubs had hoped for. It was not until 2022 – with his 25th birthday just a few months away – that he would finally find the perfect place to let his talents shine.

Lookman’s Atalanta move

BERGAMO, ITALY - OCTOBER 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Atalanta BC and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio di Bergamo on October 22, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Atalanta BC and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio di Bergamo on October 22, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

La Dea, we know, has a habit of performing this magic – particularly under their silver-haired coach now departed for Roma. Gasperini’s brilliance is both in the overall teamplay that his sides produce but also in elevating players who have perhaps been underachievers elsewhere. Nowhere was this more in evidence than with Lookman.

He quickly became a mainstay in the Atalanta attack and also a goal threat with much greater regularity than he ever found elsewhere. If the club became something of a cult hit in Europe, it owed much to his breathtaking displays. Defenders across Italy and the rest of the continent were left dizzy by his close control and thumping finishes. This was a devastating player at the peak of his powers.

His crowning glory, surely, was the Europa League final against a Bayer Leverkusen side which had previously looked invincible. Yes, it was a masterpiece of tactics from Gasperini and an epic team performance too, but at the heart of everything good was Lookman. Everything he touched turned into a goalscoring chance, and the hat-trick he eventually completed cemented his place in the club’s hall of fame. It is unlikely to be a more impressive display for the Bergamo club in Europe ever again.

Of course, that turned heads – perhaps even the player himself got a little distracted. Certainly, things did not run quite as smoothly after that, and there were constant rumours that he was on the way out. Still, when he was on song, he remained a key part of the Atalanta attack. That he finished with more than 50 goals in less than 140 games without being an out-and-out striker tells you all you need to know. Add to that nearly 30 assists, and you get some idea of how significant a contributor he was to the club. The fact that these totals eclipse the entirety of the rest of his career also underlines how important the Lombardy side was to him.

BERGAMO, ITALY - JANUARY 21: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atalanta BC and SK Sturm Graz at Stadio di Bergamo on January 21, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) (Inter links)
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 21: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atalanta BC and SK Sturm Graz at Stadio di Bergamo on January 21, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

All good things, of course, must come to an end and the conclusion of the Gasperini era in the summer was always likely to be followed by a few departures. It is also in the nature of things at the New Balance Arena – or whatever their ground is called now – that their best talents will move on. Lookman will now test his talents in La Liga with Atletico Madrid.

That looks like a mouthwatering prospect, but he should be warned that moving away from the city, famously divided into its higher and lower sections, can also have its ups and downs. Although they have always been about the team more than any individual, he was undoubtedly a star of their European and Serie A exploits. He is just one star among many at the Spanish club.

Atalanta's Nigerian forward #11 Ademola Lookman attends a training session on the eve of the UEFA Super Cup football match Real Madrid v Atalanta Bergamo in Warsaw, Poland, on August 13, 2024. The 2024 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Real Madrid and Atalanta will be held on August 14, 2024 at the National Stadium in Warsaw. (Photo by Sergei GAPON / AFP) (Photo by SERGEI GAPON/AFP via Getty Images)
Atalanta’s Nigerian forward #11 Ademola Lookman attends a training session on the eve of the UEFA Super Cup football match Real Madrid v Atalanta Bergamo in Warsaw, Poland, on August 13, 2024. The 2024 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Real Madrid and Atalanta will be held on August 14, 2024 at the National Stadium in Warsaw. (Photo by Sergei GAPON / AFP) (Photo by SERGEI GAPON/AFP via Getty Images)

Still, he has all the skills in the world to thrive in his new surroundings. After a more lengthy apprenticeship than most, he emerged as a huge talent in Italy and more than earned his African Player of the Year honour in 2024. There is every chance that more honours will come his way with the Colchoneros.

Back in Bergamo, they will be entitled to feel the odd pang of nostalgia whenever they see him play. Raffaele Palladino is building a new era at the club, but he will find it hard to match up to the house that Gasperini built. And, in its later stages, Ademola Lookman was an integral part of that project. Their talented scouts will undoubtedly be scouring the planet in the hopes of unearthing another footballer who can contribute even half as much to their cause.

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Ranking Serie A’s biggest spenders in 2026 winter transfer window

3 February 2026 at 14:19

Lazio were the biggest spenders in Serie A during the winter transfer window, while Juventus were the only club not to spend a penny as they secured Jeremie Boga and Emil Holm on free loan deals.

The winter transfer window for Serie A clubs ended on Monday, February 2, so it’s time to review the activity of every team in Italy’s top flight, including how much they spent over the last month.

Serie A: Lazio the biggest spenders in 2026 winter transfer window

LECCE, ITALY - JANUARY 24: Kenneth Taylor of SS Lazio during the Serie A match between US Lecce and SS Lazio at Stadio Via del Mare on January 24, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)
LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 24: Kenneth Taylor of SS Lazio during the Serie A match between US Lecce and SS Lazio at Stadio Via del Mare on January 24, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Lazio had been imposed a transfer embargo during the summer transfer window, so it is not entirely surprising to see the Biancocelesti spend more than any other club in Italy during the January window.

Furthermore, Maurizio Sarri saw two regular starters, Matteo Guendouzi and Valentin Castellanos, leave the Olimpico last month, so the Bianconcelesti had to sign replacements in central midfield and attack.

MILAN, ITALY - JANUARY 18: Niclas Fullkrug of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Niclas Fullkrug of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

As reported by Transfermarkt, Milan spent €8m to sign promising Verona midfielder Alphadjo Cissè, 19, who was then sent to Serie B side Catanzaro on loan.

The Rossoneri also signed Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham, on loan with an option to buy.

Ranking: Biggest Serie A spenders in the 2026 winter transfer window

Lazio 36.5m

Napoli 31.5m

Roma 26m

Atalanta 22m

Sassuolo 20m

Pisa 18.3m

Como 17.4m

Verona 13.5m

Genoa 10m

Milan 8m

Cremonese 7.9m

Udinese 7.5m

Bologna 7m

Lecce 5.6m

Inter 3.5m

Cagliari 3.5m

Fiorentina 2.5m

Parma 2m

Torino 800k

Juventus 0m

Rating every Serie A club’s winter transfer window

3 February 2026 at 13:15

Every winter, Italian clubs scramble to try to find the players who can make a mid-season difference. Giancarlo Rinaldi gives out the grades for their efforts this year.

Only a fool would try to assess the potential impact of acquisitions that have barely had a chance to play for their new employer,s but here we go again. It is worth remembering that it can sometimes be the players that you move on or keep who can be as important as the ones you bring in. With that in mind, here are the marks out of 10 for all 20 Serie A sides this winter window.

Atalanta 6/10 – In the end it probably boils down to whether you think Giacomo Raspadori plus a handsome profit is worth losing Ademola Lookman for. The ex-Napoli man looks sharp already while the departures of Daniel Maldini and Marco Brescianini may reduce the depth of the squad but should not cause major damage.

Bologna 5.5/10 – A bit of a bland market that looks unlikely to see an upturn in their midtable form. The effective swap of Emil Holm for Joao Mario with Juventus looks a balanced enough trade, while Simon Sohm will need to show an improvement on his Fiorentina form to convince that he was worth losing Giovanni Fabbian for.

GENOA, ITALY - AUGUST 31: João Mario of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 31: João Mario of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Cagliari 6.5/10 – Sometimes it is not about who you buy or sell but who you keep and hanging on to a hot property like young Marco Palestra could be key to the Sardinians’ survival, which is looking more and more likely. The actual incomings and outgoings probably fall under the category of “time will tell” when it comes to their effectiveness.

Como 5/10 – On paper, at least, a little bit underwhelming for a side with such financial backing, but their eye for talent could well mean Swedish teenager Adrian Ladho is one to watch. Keeping hold of their best players – with Martin Baturina in particular attracting attention – was an achievement, but the club has sufficient wealth to say no to all but the biggest deals.

Cremonese 6/10 – None of their arrivals look like setting Serie A alight but they are all proven performers. Milan Djuric will give them a different option in attack while Youseff Maleh, Morten Thorsby and Sebastiano Luperto are well-known quantities who can surely ensure the work already done towards survival continues.

Fiorentina 5.5/10 – The best part of the Viola transfer market was probably getting rid of a number of the summer signings that did not work out including Simon Sohm, Edin Dzeko and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia. They have added width with Manor Solomon and Jack Harrison but there was no real big name to fire hopes of rocketing back up the table.

Genoa 7/10 – As a fully signed-up member of the Tommaso Baldanzi fan club, this mark is probably more in hope than expectation. Daniele De Rossi has already put the fight into the Grifone, but the talented Roma man could add that dash of quality which will make their survival fight a more stylish one than it has been so far.

Inter 5/10 – We have what we hold is an understandable approach from the Nerazzurri but not the kind of thing to get fans delighted. The purchase of Yanis Massolin is an exciting one but clearly one for the future as the young French midfielder will remain on loan at Modena, where he has shone in Serie B.

Emil Holm poses with the Juventus shirt alongside Marco Ottolini (left) and Damien Comolli (right) - via juventus.com.
Emil Holm poses with the Juventus shirt alongside Marco Ottolini (left) and Damien Comolli (right) – via juventus.com.

Juventus 5/10 – There was plenty of smoke but not much substance to the Bianconeri’s transfer window work with the arrivals of Emil Holm and Jeremie Boga hardly the stuff to get pulses racing. Maybe it could be argued that a recent upturn in form shows they did not need to force the issue but it will still disappoint the fans.

Lazio 5.5/10 – The Biancocelesti have been busy after having their transfer ban lifted with Kenneth Taylor already looking like a smart signing. The losses of Matteo Guendouzi and Taty Castellanos leave gaps to be filled but the biggest story was probably Alessio Romagnoli’s switch to Al-Sadd falling through due to a document mix-up, which is a bit embarrassing.

Lecce 5.5/10 – They will have to hope that they have found a couple of gems in a signing basket, including Omri Gandelman, Oumar Ngom and Sadik Fofana. The good news is that they have managed that in the past, so a repeat is not out of the question. Walid Cheddira is more of a known quantity and gives them options up front.

Milan 5/10 – Another one of Italy’s bigs to be linked with plenty of players but, in the end, they only managed a couple of arrivals. Niclas Fullkrug gives a focal point to their attack while teenager Alphadjo Cissè is definitely interesting. But the collapse of a deal for Jean-Philippe Mateta felt pretty much typical of their efforts.

Giovane officially joins Napoli from Hellas Verona
Giovane officially joins Napoli from Hellas Verona

Napoli 5/10 – Add their name to the list of top teams who will have left their fans feeling cheated this January. Lorenzo Lucca goes to England for a nice bundle of cash – at least potentially – while the problematic Noa Lang finds a new home. Young Verona forward Giovane and Alisson Santos from Sporting CP will at least enjoy a move up the table thanks to their transfers.

Parma 6.5/10 – It will be a battle to stay afloat but they have added some quality to their fight with Hans Nicolussi Caviglia likely to enjoy a better time than he did in Florence. Gabriel Strefezza adds a dash of unpredictability and excitement while the loss of Hernani and Mathias Lovik will hardly be felt much at all.

Pisa 4.5/10 – They had to roll the dice and they definitely have but what number will come up remains to be seen. Having got rid of Alberto Gilardino as coach, they have at least got a goal already from new man Rafiu Durosinmi. Samuel Iling-Junior knows Serie A well enough but seems unlikely to produce enough to drag them to safety.

Roma 7.5/10 – Donyell Malen may be the signing who has made the most immediate impact this winter with some eye-catching moments already. Robinio Vaz is one of the biggest investments of the window and certainly does not seem to lack character. Tommaso Baldanzi leaves having found little space while Leon Bailey was dogged by injury in his short spell in the capital.

Donyell Malen joins Roma from Aston Villa (via asroma.com).
Donyell Malen joins Roma from Aston Villa (via asroma.com).

Sassuolo 5.5/10 – Whatever the question was, can the answer possibly have been M’Bala Nzola? The Angolan was far from thrilling at Pisa but maybe he can thrive in surroundings where the pressure of potential relegation is a little bit less intense. Their other new faces are intriguing but not necessarily of immediate use.

Torino 6/10 – A decent window that will surely help the Granata to enjoy another season of survival – if not a lot more. Kristjan Asllani and Cyril Ngonge made little impression between them so it will be up to Matteo Prati and Luca Marianucci to surpass them which, in truth, should really not be too hard.

Udinese 6/10 – The revolving door at the Stadio Friuli is rarely still and there were more heading out than in this winter. Branimir Mlacic and Juan Arizala definitely fall into the players with potential category and will look to make their mark while Iker Bravo and Sandi Lovric leave due to a lack of playing time. Saba Goglichidze ensures another window sees a move between the club and Watford.

Verona 5/10 – Their coach is gone but for a club with a need of a jolt, was this transfer session sufficient? It will be exciting to see another Scot give Serie A a go in the shape of Hibs’ record sale Kieron Bowie but he will surely have his work cut out to turn things around. Sandi Lovric should do a job while Pol Lirola at least knows Italy even if he has never exactly impressed.

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Ademola Lukman və Obed Varqas “Atletiko”da! – Rəsmi

3 February 2026 at 09:00

İtaliyanın “Atalanta” klubunun nigeriyalı hücumçusu Ademola Lukman bundan sonra Madrid “Atletiko”sunun uğurları üçün çalışacaq.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə İspaniya klubunun mətbuat xidməti məlumat yayıb.

28 yaşlı nigeriyalı futbolçu ilə 2030-cu ilin 30 iyununa qədər müqavilə imzalanıb. Sözügedən keçid Madrid kollektivinə 35 milyon avroya başa gəlib.

Ademola Lukman “Çarlton”un məzunudur. Hücumçu, karyerası ərzində “Everton”, “Leypsiq”, “Fulhem” və “Lester Siti”də də oynayıb.

“Atalanta” Lukmanı 2022-ci ilin avqust ayında 9,35 milyon avro məbləğ müqabilində “Leypsiq”dən heyətinə qatmışdı. Nigeriyalı hücumçunun Berqamo təmsilçisi ilə müqaviləsinin müddəti 2027-cı ilin iyun ayının sonuna qədər qüvvədə idi.

Lukman “Atalanta”nın heyətində 137 oyuna çıxıb, 55 qol vurub, 27 məhsuldar ötürmə verib.

Ademola Lukman 2022-ci ilin mart ayında debüt etdiyi Nigeriya yığmasının heyətində 41 oyuna 11 qol, 9 məhsuldar ötürmə ilə fərqlənib. Nigeriya yığmasında debütə qədər Lukman İngiltərənin U-19, U-20 və U-21 yığmalarında çıxış edib.

Nigeriyalı hücumçunun qənimətlər muzeyində ilk klub qəniməti məhz 2023/2024-cü illər mövsümü Avropa Liqasının kubokudur. Həmçinin Lukman İngiltərənin U-20 yığması ilə Dünya Kubokunun (2017) qalibi olub.

“Transfermarkt” internet-portalı 28 yaşlı nigeriyalı hücumçunun transfer qiymətini 35 milyon avro məbləğində qiymətləndirir.

“Atletiko” Obed Varqası da heyətinə qatdı

“Atletiko” ABŞ klubu “Sietl”dan mərkəz yarımmüdafiəçisi Obed Varqası da transfer edib. İspaniya klubu bu keçid üçün 3 milyon avro ödəyib. O da Madrid təmsilçisi ilə 2030-cu ilin 30 iyununadək anlaşıb.

Alyaskada dünyaya gəlmiş, “Takoma Defianse”nin yetirməsi olan Obed Varqas 2021-ci ildən formasını geyindiyi “Sietl” komandasının heyətində 130 oyun keçirib, 8 qol və 10 assist müəllifi olub.

Varqas vaxtilə Amerika Birləşmiş Ştatlarının U-20 və U-23 yığmalarında oynamış Varqas 2024-cü ildə Meksika millisində çıxış etməyə qərar verib. O, Meksika yığmasının heyətində 3 oyun keçirib.

“Transfermarkt” internet-portalı 20 yaşlı yarımmüdafiəçinin transfer qiymətini 8 milyon avro məbləğində qiymətləndirir.

Serie A: Every deal completed in 2026 winter transfer window

2 February 2026 at 23:50

The winter transfer window in Serie A is over, and Football Italia takes a look at all the deals completed over the last month.

Click here to find out every completed transfer on the January deadline day

Atalanta

In: Raspadori (Atletico Madrid).
Out: Brescianini (Fiorentina), Maldini (Lazio), Lookman (Atletico Madrid).

Bologna

In: Helland (Brann), Sohm (Fiorentina), Joao Mario (Juventus), Badori (Berekum Chelsea)
Out: Fabbian (Fiorentina), Sulemana (Cagliari), Immobile (Paris Fc), Holm (Juventus).

Cagliari

In: Sherri (Frosinone), Sulemana (Bologna), Dossena (Como), Albarracin (Boston River), Raterink (De Graafschap), Mawassa (Nantes).
Out: Radunovic (Spezia), Rog (end of contract), Cavuoti (Bari), Di Pardo (Sampdoria), Prati (Torino), Luperto (Cremonese).

Como

In: Tornqvist (Mjallby), Lahdo (Hammarby)
Out: Verdi (Sudtirol), Sala (Avellino), Dossena (Cagliari), Posch (Mainz).

Cremonese

Int: Djuric (Parma), Maleh (Lecce), Thorsby (Genoa), Luperto (Cagliari), Bagordo (Empoli).
Out: Sernicola (Spezia), Valoti (Spezia), Vazquez (Belgrano), Sarmiento (Middlesbrough), Johnsen (Palermo).

FLORENCE, ITALY - JANUARY 4: Manor Solomon of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and US Cremonese at Artemio Franchi on January 4, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 4: Manor Solomon of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and US Cremonese at Artemio Franchi on January 4, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Fiorentina

In: Solomon (Tottenham), Brescianini (Atalanta), Harrison (Leeds), Fabbian (Bologna), Rugani (Juventus).
Out: Infantino (Argentinos Juniors), Martinelli (Sampdoria), Pablo Marì (Al-Hilal), Dzeko (Schalke 04), Sohm ( Bologna), Richardson (Copenaghen), Nicolussi Caviglia (Parma).

Genoa

In: Bijlow (Feyenoord), Zatterstrom (Sheffield United), Baldanzi (Roma), Amorim (Alverca).
Out: Carboni (Racing), Venturino (Roma), Fini (Frosinone), Stanciu (end of contract), Gronbaek (end of loan).

Inter

In: Jakirovic (Dinamo Zagreb), Massolin (Modena).
Out: Palacios (Estudiantes).

Emil Holm poses with the Juventus shirt alongside Marco Ottolini (left) and Damien Comolli (right) - via juventus.com.
Emil Holm poses with the Juventus shirt alongside Marco Ottolini (left) and Damien Comolli (right) – via juventus.com.

Juventus

In: Boga (Nice), Holm (Bologna), Licina (Bayern Monaco).
Out: Rouhi (Carrarese), Joao Mario (Bologna), Rugani (Fiorentina), Pedro Felipe (Sassuolo).

Lazio

In: Ratkov (Salzburg), Taylor (Ajax), Motta (Reggiana), Maldini (Lazio), Przyborek (Pogon).
Out: Castellanos (West Ham), Guendouzi (Fenerbahce), Mandas (Bournemouth), Vecino (Celta Vigo)

Lecce

In: Gandelman (Gent), Fofana (Grazer), Ngom (Estrela Amadora), Cheddira (Sassuolo).
Out: Rafia (Esperance Tunisi), Guilbert (end of contract), Kaba (Nantes), Maleh (Cremonese), Morente (end of contract).

Milan

In: Fullkrug (West Ham).

Out: –

Napoli

In: Giovane (Verona), Alisson Santos (Sporting CP).
Out: Lucca (Nottingham Forest), Lang (Galatasaray), Marianucci (Torino), Ambrosino (Modena).

Parma

In: Scarlato (River Plate), F. Carboni (Empoli), Nicolussi Caviglia (Fiorentina), Elphege (Grenoble), Strefezza (Olympiakos)
Out: Hernani (Monza), Lovik (Trabzonspor), Begic (Sampdoria), Guaita (end of contract), Djuric (Cremonese), Cutrone (Monza).

Pisa

Im: Durosinmi (Viktoria Plzen), Bozhinov (Antwerp), Loyola (Independiente), Stojilkovic (Cracow), Iling Junior (Aston Villa).
Out: Esteves (Bari), Bonfanti (Spezia), Nzola (Sassuolo), Lusuardi (Reggiana), Buffon (Pontedera).

New signing Robinio Vaz poses with the Roma jersey (asroma.it)
New signing Robinio Vaz poses with the Roma jersey (asroma.it)

Roma

In: Robinio Vaz (Marseille), Malen (Aston Villa), Venturino (Genoa), Zaragoza (Bayern Monaco).
Out: Bove (Watford), Bailey (Aston Villa), Baldanzi (Genoa).

Sassuolo

In: Nzola (Pisa), Garcia (Marseille), Pedro Felipe (Juventus), Bakola (Marseille).
Out: Cheddira (Lecce), Pierini (Sampdoria)

Torino

In: Obrador (Benfica), Prati (Cagliari), Marianucci (Napoli), Kulenovic (Dinamo Zagreb), Ewurum (Valletta FC), Ebosse (Udinese), Nascimento (Sporting CP).
Out: Asllani (Besiktas), Ngonge (Espanyol).

Udinese

In: Arizala (Independiente Medellín), Mlacic (Hajduk Split)
Out: Palma (Sampdoria), Iker Bravo (Las Palmas), Lovric (Verona), Ebosse (Torino), Rui Modesto (Palermo), Goglichidze (Watford).

Verona

In: Isaac (Atletico Mineiro), Arthur Borghi (Corinthians), Lirola (Marsiglia), Lovric (Udinese), Bowie (Hibernian), Edmundsson (Wisla Plock).
Out: Giovane (Napoli), Kastanos (Aris Limassol).

Article under update

Lookman sends message to Atalanta fans after official Atletico Madrid transfer

2 February 2026 at 23:32

Ademola Lookman said goodbye to Atalanta fans after completing a permanent transfer to Atletico Madrid: ‘Together, we made history.’

Lookman joined Atletico Madrid in a €40m deal from Atalanta on the January transfer window deadline day.

Lookman says goodbye to Atalanta

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)
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)

The Nigeria international had spent the last three and a half years in Bergamo, so he sent a message to his former fans on social media after signing his contract with the Colchoneros.

“To the Atalanta family, after nearly four years, the time has come for me to say goodbye. From the moment I arrived in Bergamo, you welcomed me like one of your own and pushed me to be the best version of myself,” Lookman wrote on Instagram.

“Together, we made history. European champions, a night none of us will ever forget. Scoring a hat-trick in a European final and lifting a trophy with this club after a 61 year trophy drought will stay with me. Winning the Africa Player of the year award in 2024 as an Atalanta player will forever stay with me. Those moments, those emotions, those nights under the lights, they’re engraved in my heart.

Ademola Lookman African Player of the Year Atalanta
Ademola Lookman African Player of the Year Atalanta (pictue @Atalanta_BC)

“Thank you to my teammates, the staff, the club. To the fans, your passion, your belief, your energy meant everything. From day one, you stood by me and by this team through every moment. Your passion, your voices, your belief never faded and together we achieved.

“Every cheer, every banner, every away trip meant something. Thank you for making Bergamo feel like home and for giving me memories I’ll carry forever.

“Grazie di tutto, ciao.”

“Atletiko” transferi açıqladı

2 February 2026 at 23:41

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Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, Madrid təmsilçisi “Atalanta”dan Ademola Lukmanı transfer edib. Bu barədə klubun mətbuat xidməti məlumat yayıb. 28 yaşlı nigeriyalı hücumçu ilə 5 illik müqavilə imzalanıb.

“Atletiko” Lukmanın transferi üçün 35 milyon avro ödəyib.

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Serie A done deals: Every completed transfer on January deadline day

2 February 2026 at 23:21

The January transfer window in Serie A is closed, and Football Italia lists all the completed transfers on deadline day.

Click here to find out every deal completed in Serie A the January transfer window.

The winter transfer window for Serie A clubs shut today at 20:00 CET (19:00 GMT). As usual, it was a hectic day during which many Serie A clubs confirmed purchases and departures.

See how it unfolded on the liveblog.

Juventus confirmed Emil Holm’s initial loan move from Bologna, while Joao Mario joined the Rossoblu on a temporary transfer until the end of the season.

Juventus have also sent Daniele Rugani from Fiorentina on loan with an option to buy.

Bryan Zaragoza with Roma director Frederic Massara (asroma.com)

Roma welcomed their third attacking reinforcement in Bryan Zaragoza on loan with an option to buy from Bayern Munich. The Giallorossi had previously welcomed Donyell Malen from Aston Villa and Robinio Vaz from Olympique Marseille.

Napoli announced Brazilian winger Alisson Santos from Sporting CP.

Parma have also received attacking reinforcement with ex-Como winger Gabriel Strefezza, while Atalanta parted ways with Ademola Lookman, sending the Nigeria international to Atletico Madrid on a permanent €40m transfer.

Below are all the major transfers completed by Serie A clubs on deadline day.

2026 winter transfer window: Serie A deals completed on deadline day

Louis Buffon, son of Italy and Juventus legend Gianluigi, in action for Serie B side Pisa.
Louis Buffon, son of Italy and Juventus legend Gianluigi, in action for Serie B side Pisa.

Enzo Ebosse from Udinese to Torino via Verona (loan)

Alphadjo Cissè From Milan to Catanzaro via Verona (loan)

Tommaso Corazza from Bologna to Cesena (loan)

Nicola Pintus from Cagliari to Cosenza (loan)

Giuseppe Ambrosino from Napoli to Modena (loan)

Andrias Edmundsson to Verona from Wisla Plock (permanent €2.5m)

Mateus Lusuardi from Pisa to Reggiana (loan)

Laurs Skjellerup from Sassuolo to Spezia (loan)

Felipe Jack from Como to Catanzaro (loan)

Emil Holm to Juventus from Bologna (loan with €15m option to buy)

GENOA, ITALY - AUGUST 31: João Mario of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 31: João Mario of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Joao Mario to Bologna from Juventus (loan)

Louis Buffon from Pisa to Pontedera (loan)

Leonardo Buta from Udinese to Rio Ave (loan)

Morten Thorsby to Cremonese from Genoa (permanent €2.5m )

Daniele Rugani to Fiorentina from Juventus (loan with option to buy for €2m)

Dennis Johnsen from Cremonese to Palermo (permanent €3m)

Gabriel Strefezza to Parma from Olympiacos (loan with option to buy)

Bryan Zaragoza to Roma from Bayern Munich (loan with option to buy)

Ulisses Garcia to Sassuolo from Marseille (loan with option to buy)

Alisson Santos to Napoli from Sporting CP (loan with option to buy)

Pedro Felipe to Sassuolo from Juventus NextGen (loan)

Ademola Lookman from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid (permanent €40m)

Branimir Mlacic to Udinese from Hajduk Split (permanent €4.5m)

Samuel Iling Junior to Pisa from Aston Villa (loan)

Darryl Bakola to Sassuolo from Marseille (permanent €10m)

Sebastiano Luperto to Cremonese from Cagliari (permanent €4.6m)

Alberto Cerri from Como to Cesena (undefined)

Nicholas Pierini from Sassuolo to Sampdoria (loan)

Adrian Lahdo to Como from Hammarby (permanent €18m)

Yanis Massolin to Inter from Modena (permanent €8m, then back to Modena on loan)

Rui Modesto from Udinese to Palermo (loan)

Saba Goglichidze from Udinese to Watford (loan)

Tete Morente end of Lecce contract

Matias Vecino from Lazio to Celta Vigo (permanent)

Article under update

Official: Lookman joins Atletico Madrid from Atalanta

2 February 2026 at 21:50

Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has officially joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta.

Lookman has joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta, as the two clubs confirmed with official statements on Monday.

Lookman had travelled to the Spanish capital to undergo medical tests on Sunday and has now completed a permanent transfer to the Wanda Metropolitano.

Official: Lookman joins Atletico Madrid

BERGAMO, ITALY - NOVEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC controls the ball whilst under pressure from Niccolo Fortini of Fiorentina during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and ACF Fiorentina at Gewiss Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC controls the ball whilst under pressure from Niccolo Fortini of Fiorentina during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and ACF Fiorentina at Gewiss Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid said Lookman had signed a contract until June 2030.

Lookman scored 55 goals in 137 games with Atalanta, including a historic hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League Final, which allowed La Dea to beat Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 and claim their first UEFA trophy.

Lookman spent the last three and a half years at Atalanta.

“The Percassi family, the Pagliuca family, and the entire Club bid farewell to Ademola, thanking him and wishing him every success in the future,” said the Serie A side.

Lookman had recently returned to Atalanta from Nigeria international duty for AFCON.

He scored three goals and provided two assists in 19 appearances with La Dea this season.

Lookman’s salary and transfer fee revealed

BERGAMO, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Stadio di Bergamo on September 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Stadio di Bergamo on September 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

According to several sources, Atalanta have earned €35m plus potential €5m add-ons from Lookman’s transfer, while the striker will earn €7m per season at his new club.

Atalanta and Atletico Madrid practically swapped strikers in the January window as La Dea had previously signed Giacomo Raspadori from the Colchoneros.

When is the 2026 January transfer deadline in Serie A?

2 February 2026 at 12:44

January has brought plenty of transfer action in Serie A, but teams now have less than 12 hours remaining to complete any potential business.

When does the Serie A transfer window close? 

The 2026 winter transfer window will close at 19.00 GMT (20.00 CET) on Monday, February 2 in Serie A. 

After that point, teams will no longer be able to register any new signings, but will still be able to sanction player departures to leagues whose transfer windows remain open. 

Official: Jeremie Boga joins Juventus on loan with an option to buy from OGC Nice.
Official: Jeremie Boga joins Juventus on loan with an option to buy from OGC Nice.

The Serie A window closes at the same time as most of Europe’s top five leagues. The windows in Serie A, the Premier League, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 all align. 

The LaLiga window is set to close a few hours later at 22.59 GMT (23.59 CET). This is also the same for the Eredivisie. 

The Saudi Pro League window will also close on Monday night. 

The window in Portugal will remain open until Tuesday and the window in Turkey and Greece will remain open until Friday, February 6.

Today’s Papers: Mateta tests, Audero shock, Inter flying, Juventus run continues

2 February 2026 at 12:34

La Gazzetta dello Sport

Inter run away (and thank Audero)

Hit by a firework, the Cremonese goalkeeper stays on the pitch. The hooligan caught: They lost three fingers

Juve say 4 

Bianconeri avalanche: Parma beaten, the run continues

Mateta intrigue, he needs a test on his knee 

Milan bring in the medics 

Corriere dello Sport

Audero shock

Madness: Hit by a firework, miraculously unharmed

Inter risk a fine and a closed Curva

Chivu wins 2-0 in Cremona: Big scare for the goalkeeper

Digos identify the culprit. Marotta: ‘an inane act’. Lautaro: ‘We apologise’. The Argentine with a goal and one from Zielinski push Cristian up to +8 over Milan. 

Juve poker: They’re fourth

Entertaining and a spectacle in Parma (1-4): Icardi offered

Taking Holm from Bologna. Spalletti asks for Mauro. Kolo resists. A unique game at the Tardini: A double from Bremer and goals from McKennie and David. Lucia flying: 30 points from 14 games

Milan and Mateta: Decision hangs in the balance 

Strand Larsen to Crystal Palace: More tests for the Frenchman today. Nkunku puts up a wall

Zaragoza to Roma: Bayern say yes 

Gasp in Udine at 19.45

Left winger, 24 years old, Spanish: Was on loan at Celta Vigo. Mascara could make it a permanent at the end of the season

Here’s Alisson

Di Lorenzo, the cruciate isn’t torn

Napoli: Two bits of news. The Brazilian is coming. Distortion trauma for the captain, consultation today

Lazio, Vecino goes: The idea is Dahl

The Uruguayan goes to Celta. Romagonli risks exclusion

Gilardino sacked: Hjelmberg for Pisa

33-year-old, ex-Palermo

The Swede from Elfsborg takes the team for Friday in Verona, decisive match

Tuttosport 

Juve make a splash 

Four goals against Parma: Bremer opens and later seals it. McKennie gets his sixth of the season, David closes the party. And, the market unblocks 

The starting squad returns, the show starts again, despite the shock-own-goal from Cambiaso. The Brazilian: ‘Spalletti has changed everything’. The Texan: ‘Never scored one like that’. The coach: ‘Thanks, but compliments go to them’. Yildiz alarms: Adductor pain, he asks to be subbed

Boga signed, Holm arriving. Icardi Blitz

The Yildiz vice from Nice. Joao Mario to Bologna 

Talks for Maurito. Gala have high hopes, though: Working on it. The ex-Sassoulo man: ;I’ve dreamt of Juve since I was a kid’. The Swede for the right-hand side. Rugani to Fiorentina

Toro: Adams doesn’t forgive, the fans don’t either

Lecce beaten: Baroni saves himself from Cairo in a half-empty stadium

A few thousand fans come in at rock-bottom prices, there were more visitors. The owner criticised: ‘Felt like an away game’. The Granata: ‘We need to win the crowd back’

Inter flying at +8, Firework at Audero 

Goals from Lautaro and Zielinski

Cremonese beaten, but a projectile from the Nerazzurri end strikes the goalkeeper. Game interrupted, the club now at risk

Lukmanın yeni klubu – rəsmi

2 February 2026 at 10:33

“Atletiko” heyətini yeni futbolçu ilə gücləndirib.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, Madrid təmsilçisi “Atalanta”dan Ademola Lukmanı transfer edib. Bu barədə klubun mətbuat xidməti məlumat yayıb. 28 yaşlı hücumçu tibbi müayinədən keçdikdən onra rəsmi müqaviləyə imza atacaq.

Lukman 2022-ci ildən “Atalanta”da çıxış edirdi. O, 137 oyunda 55 qol vurub, 27 məhsuldar ötürmə edib

Official: Atletico Madrid confirm Lookman arrival from Atalanta

2 February 2026 at 01:00

Atletico Madrid have announced that Ademola Lookman has arrived in the Spanish capital, and that he is set to become a new Atleti player pending the completion of his medical and contract signing. 

Confirmed: Lookman in Spain to complete Atletico move

According to reports on Sunday, Atalanta will receive a guaranteed fee of €35m with bonuses of up to €5m. 

The Nigeria international is expected to put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half year contract worth around €7m per season in wages. 

BERGAMO, ITALY - APRIL 06: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta warms up prior to the Serie A match between Atalanta and SS Lazio at Gewiss Stadium on April 06, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) (Galatasaray links)
BERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 06: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta warms up prior to the Serie A match between Atalanta and SS Lazio at Gewiss Stadium on April 06, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“Atletico Madrid and Atalanta have agreed on the transfer of 28-year-old Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, who is already in Madrid. The agreement is pending the corresponding medical examination and the formalisation of his contract,” a statement from the club read on Sunday evening. 

Lookman has been linked with a move away from Atalanta for much of the last 18 months, following his hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final. He had been close to a move to Paris Saint-Germain later that year, and has more recently been linked with a switch to Fenerbahce. 

He is now set to formalise his Atalanta exit at a total cost of €40m, which will make him the club’s fifth most valuable sale of all time, behind Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester United, Mateo Retegui to Al-Qadsiah, Teun Koopmeiners to Juventus and Cristian Romero to Tottenham.

Acuerdo con la Atalanta para el traspaso de Ademola Lookman.

El internacional nigeriano ya se encuentra en Madrid. El acuerdo está pendiente del reconocimiento médico y la formalización de su contrato.

➡ https://t.co/DcYOlpArSH pic.twitter.com/d88yaXPe1C

— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) February 1, 2026

Fabregas reassuring to distraught Nico Paz: ‘Messi and Terry missed penalties too’

1 February 2026 at 21:27

Cesc Fabregas tried to reassure a distraught Nico Paz, who was in tears after his last-gasp penalty was saved in a 0-0 with 10-man Atalanta. ‘I missed penalties, so did Lionel Messi and John Terry.’

The incident was the dramatic finale to a strange match, as Atalanta were reduced to 10 men in just the eighth minute when Honest Ahanor was sent off for a reaction foul, responding to Maximo Perrone’s provocation.

Giorgio Scalvini’s handling offence was spotted by VAR and a penalty awarded deep into stoppages, but Marco Carnesecchi parried the weak Nico Paz spot-kick.

Fabregas stands by upset Nico Paz

COMO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 01: Nico Paz of Como 1907 shows his dejection during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Nico Paz of Como 1907 shows his dejection during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

It means Nico Paz has now failed to convert all three penalties in his Serie A career, and the young man was in tears at the final whistle.

“I want to send a message of positivity to our young players,” Fabregas told DAZN Italia.

“I don’t want to kill a young player over a penalty, I am not like that. I missed penalties, so did Leo Messi, so did John Terry.

“We are all with Nico, we are with the young players who have the courage to make a difference. A great champion must always lift his head back up when he hasn’t done well.”

Como had an incredible xG of 5.24 in this game, yet were unable to break down an Atalanta side with 10 men for practically the entire match.

COMO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 01: Como 1907 coach Cesc Fabregas salutes the fans at the end of the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Como 1907 coach Cesc Fabregas salutes the fans at the end of the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Was it really more of a hindrance than an advantage playing against 10?

“Yes and no,” replied Fabregas.

“If I say that I prefer to play 11 against 11, I might be misunderstood, so I’ll just say that today the ball didn’t want to go in. It happens, this is football, but I also want to congratulate Atalanta, who wouldn’t give in, and played their game.

“Let’s say we were unlucky, but when their goalkeeper makes nine saves, it’s not like I or my assistant can come off the touchline and put the ball in the net. We created nine clear-cut scoring opportunities, so let’s lift our heads and keep going.”

This was a battle between Como in sixth place and Atalanta in seventh, so what are their ambitions for this season?

“The objective this term was to do better than last year, taking it one game at a time. We will always play our game, if we are up against Napoli, Fiorentina, Milan or Juventus.

“We played a lot in recent weeks, and were not accustomed to it, so we’ve got to just keep it going,” concluded Fabregas.

Serie A | Como 0-0 Atalanta: Nico Paz frustrated by heroic 10-man Dea

1 February 2026 at 20:01

Atalanta were down to 10 for practically the entire match after an Honest Ahanor reaction foul, but Como were frustrated and Marco Carnesecchi saved Nico Paz’s last-gasp penalty.

This was a battle for ambition and Europe, as sixth hosted seventh in the Serie A table. Cesc Fabregas had won five of the last seven Serie A games and was fresh off a midweek 3-1 Coppa Italia victory over Fiorentina. La Dea lost 1-0 to Union Saint-Gilloise, but still swept into the Champions League play-offs. Their Serie A form was better, picking up 13 points from five rounds. Ademola Lookman was left out pending a transfer.

See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.

COMO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 01: Como 1907 fans show their support during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Como 1907 fans show their support during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

It was a dramatic start to the match, as within eight minutes Atalanta went down to 10 men. Maxi Perrone was saying something to Honest Ahanor, who reacted angrily by shoving him in the face during an off the ball incident. The referee did not see it, but showed the red card to Ahanor and the yellow to Perrone after consulting with his assistants.

COMO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 01: Honest Ahanor of Atalanta BC walks off after getting a red card during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Honest Ahanor of Atalanta BC walks off after getting a red card during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Tasos Douvikas failed to make the most of an inspired Martin Baturina pass that sent him clear, while Douvikas and Jacobo Ramon also turned headers just off target.

Douvikas was sent through the middle by Baturina only to scuff the weak finish into the arms of Marco Carnesecchi, followed by Nico Paz doing the same on a Douvikas lay-off.

Carnesecchi parried a powerful Nico Paz snapshot and Giorgio Scalvini threw himself in the way to prevent Perrone tapping in the rebound.

Mergim Vojvoda also tested the Atalanta goalkeeper, while Carnesecchi rushed out to stop Jacobo Ramon turning in the deflected Marc-Oliver Kempf attempt at the near post.

COMO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 01: Maximo Perrone of Como 1907 reacts during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Maximo Perrone of Como 1907 reacts during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Raoul Bellanova made his return after two months out with a thigh injury, and 10-man Atalanta nearly took the lead straight after the restart. Charles De Ketelaere sent Kamaldeen Sulemana on the counter, forcing a difficult one-handed Jean Butez save after sending Jacobo Ramon to ground.

Ramon had several chances at the other end, a header over and angled drive skimming the far post, but Douvikas was once again wasteful when he failed to connect with a Jayden Addai roll across from five yards.

Meanwhile, the Atalanta counter-attacks were getting more frequent, Nikola Krstovic nodding a Lorenzo Bernasconi cross wide.

COMO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 01: Martin Baturina of Como 1907 is challenged by Marten De Roon of Atalanta BC during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Martin Baturina of Como 1907 is challenged by Marten De Roon of Atalanta BC during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Alvaro Morata was incorrectly flagged offside when his angled drive shaved a coat of paint off the far post, then his free header was straight at Carnesecchi after Giorgio Scalvini slipped.

Ederson drilled wide, but Carnesecchi was again decisive on Jacobo Ramon, who controlled a ball with his chest, let it bounce and flicked it around Bernasconi to force the save from point-blank range.

Deep into stoppages, VAR spotted that Scalvini had struck the ball with his hand when going to head it away and Como were awarded a penalty. Nico Paz had missed his previous two spot-kicks in Serie A, and made it three out of three when Carnesecchi parried his fairly weak and central attempt at the 98th minute.

Como 0-0 Atalanta

Saved penalty: Nico Paz 98 (C)

01-02-2026 14:00
MatchDay 23

Player statistic

1st half
Máximo Perrone 8'    
    8' Red card Honest Ahanor
Jean Butez 36'    
    44' Marten de Roon
2nd half
Jayden Addai 69'    
Lucas Da Cunha 80'    
    86' Raoul Bellanova
Nico Paz Missed penalty 90+8'    
    90+7' Yellow card Nikola Krstovic

Match statistic

79
Possession %
21
28
Total shots
6
9
Shots on target
2
12
Shots off target
2
7
Blocked shots
2
7
Corners
1
1
Offsides
2
9
Fouls
11
Como
Atalanta

Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
3
Defender
28
Defender
14
Defender
2
31
Defender
46'
20
Midfielder
23
Midfielder
58'
10
Midfielder
11
58'
33
Attacker
87'
29
Goalkeeper
19
Defender
77
42
Defender
69
Defender
47
13
Midfielder
15
Midfielder
59
Midfielder
46'
17
60'
9
18'

Substitutes

22
Goalkeeper
6
Midfielder
34
Defender
77
18
Defender
21
Goalkeeper
56
7
Attacker
58'
17
Attacker
58'
42
Attacker
19
Attacker
80'
8
Midfielder
87'
10
Midfielder
31
Goalkeeper
8
Midfielder
57
Goalkeeper
18
23
Defender
4
Defender
6
Midfielder
7
Midfielder
18'
90
Attacker
60'
16
Defender
3
Defender
86'

Video: Lookman leaves Italy for Atletico Madrid medical

1 February 2026 at 19:43

Ademola Lookman is on his way to Spain to have medical tests with Atletico Madrid.

Nigeria international Lookman is taking off to Spain to have medical tests with Atletico Madrid.

Lookman flies out for Atletico Madrid medical

BERGAMO, ITALY - OCTOBER 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Atalanta BC and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio di Bergamo on October 22, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Atalanta BC and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio di Bergamo on October 22, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The Atalanta striker was not available for today’s Serie A match between Atalanta and Como and has now arrived at the Bergamo Airport to take a flight to the Spanish capital.

BERGAMO, ITALY - OCTOBER 28: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC scores their team's first goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan at New Balance Arena on October 28, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC scores their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan at New Balance Arena on October 28, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Atalanta confirmed the agreement with Atletico Madrid less than two hours ago, and the Nigerian is now ready to arrive in Spain to undergo medical tests before completing a €40m transfer, including add-ons.

#Lookman in partenza per #Madrid 🎯 pic.twitter.com/C15XPavqGI

— Alfredo Pedullà (@AlfredoPedulla) February 1, 2026

Atalanta ‘agreed all the details with Atletico Madrid’ for Lookman transfer

1 February 2026 at 17:55

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi confirms Ademola Lookman is on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid as the two clubs have ‘verbally agreed all the details.’

Nigeria international Lookman is on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid from Atalanta.

Repubblica and Fabrizio Romano have claimed that Atalanta will get €40m from the striker’s sale.

Atalanta confirm agreement with Atletico Madrid for Lookman

BERGAMO, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Stadio di Bergamo on September 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Stadio di Bergamo on September 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi confirmed an agreement with Atletico minutes before a Serie A game against Como on Sunday.

“We are satisfied. We verbally agreed all the details with Atletico Madrid, now we move to formalising those passages,” he said.

“It takes some time, but if everything goes the way it should, it will be completed very soon.”

BERGAMO, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Stadio di Bergamo on September 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Stadio di Bergamo on September 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

Lookman scored 55 goals in 137 games with Atalanta, including a historic hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League Final, which La Dea won 3-0 against Bayer Leverkusen.

According to Repubblica, Lookman will earn €7m per season at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Lookman has not been called up for today’s match against Como.

Lookman set to join Atletico Madrid from Atalanta: salary and transfer fee revealed

1 February 2026 at 15:12

Multiple reports in Italy claim that Ademola Lookman has reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid and is ready to undergo medical tests with the Colchoneros.

Nigeria international Lookman is set to join Atletico Madrid from Atalanta.

Lookman set for Atletico Madrid medical

BERGAMO, ITALY - OCTOBER 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Atalanta BC and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio di Bergamo on October 22, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Atalanta BC and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio di Bergamo on October 22, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Several Italian sources, including Fabrizio Romano and Repubblica, claim that the Atalanta star has reached an agreement with the La Liga side.

According to Repubblica, Lookman will sign a four-year deal worth €7m per season.

The Colchoneros eventually convinced the striker despite an offer from Fenerbahce.

Both Romano and Repubblica report that Atletico will pay €40m to sign the 28-year-old. According to Romano, it’s a €35m deal plus €5m add-ons.

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)
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)

Lookman has not been called up for today’s Serie A match between Como and Atalanta and will travel to Madrid in the coming hours to undergo medical tests.

The Nigeria international will go down as an Atalanta legend, not only because of his 55 goals in 137 games, but especially for his hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League Final against Bayer Leverkusen, which gave La Dea their first major European trophy.

Report Lookman ready for Atletico Madrid after Atalanta block Fenerbahce

1 February 2026 at 01:02

Ademola Lookman is edging closer to Atletico Madrid, after reports the Spanish side improved their personal terms and agreed a deal with Atalanta, unlike Fenerbahce.

The Nigeria international had been trying to push for the exit over the summer towards Inter, but La Dea wouldn’t sell to a direct competitor within Serie A for under €50m.

Lookman torn between Atletico Madrid and Fenerbahce

BERGAMO, ITALY - DECEMBER 09: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta controls the ball whilst under pressure from Moises Caicedo of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Atalanta BC and Chelsea FC at Stadio di Bergamo on December 09, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta controls the ball whilst under pressure from Moises Caicedo of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Atalanta BC and Chelsea FC at Stadio di Bergamo on December 09, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

He had seemed to be ready for Fenerbahce in January, but the Turkish team would not provide the financial guarantees demanded by Atalanta.

This would reportedly be a €40m package with most of the money upfront, as much as €35m.

Instead, the Serie A club agreed a deal with Atletico Madrid that was the same overall sum, but with different payment terms that were more suitable.

BERGAMO, ITALY - OCTOBER 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Atalanta BC and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio di Bergamo on October 22, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Atalanta BC and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio di Bergamo on October 22, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Lookman had at first resisted the idea, as he had already agreed personal terms with Fenerbahce, with reports they were offering him €9m per season plus bonuses.

This evening, Sportitalia, Sky Sport Italia, Fabrizio Romano and Sports Digitale all report that Atletico Madrid improved their proposal to Lookman, who is beginning to open the door to the Colchoneros.

The player was left out of the squad for tomorrow’s Serie A match against Como, so that he can focus on these last-minute negotiations.

Atalanta also favour Atletico Madrid because they already did business in January with Giacomo Raspadori’s move to Bergamo.

Lookman out of Atalanta squad as Fenerbahce & Atletico transfer battle erupts

31 January 2026 at 21:35

Ademola Lookman’s future at Atalanta has suddenly become one of the hottest transfer sagas of the window, with both Fenerbahce and Atletico Madrid pushing to sign the Nigerian forward.

Reports from Turkey claim Fenerbahce had already reached a broad agreement with Atalanta on a deal worth €35m plus €5m in bonuses.

However, the negotiations have reportedly stalled over payment terms. Atalanta are said to want a larger portion of the fee paid upfront, while the Turkish side prefer a more staggered structure.

BERGAMO, ITALY - DECEMBER 13: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta runs with the ball away from Elia Caprile of Cagliari during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Cagliari Calcio at Gewiss Stadium on December 13, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 13: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta runs with the ball away from Elia Caprile of Cagliari during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Cagliari Calcio at Gewiss Stadium on December 13, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Transfer battle erupts for Lookman as Atletico & Fenerbahce tussle

According to those same sources, via Sport Mediaset, Fenerbahce are reluctant to alter their proposed schedule and are now waiting on Atalanta’s final stance.

At the same time, Atletico Madrid have also struck an agreement in principle with the Bergamo club on a similar overall package.

The key difference appears to be the financial structure, with the Spanish side not facing the same demands regarding advance payments.

Despite that, the move is far from done, as the player himself has not yet fully opened the door to joining the Colchoneros.

BERGAMO, ITALY - NOVEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC controls the ball whilst under pressure from Niccolo Fortini of Fiorentina during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and ACF Fiorentina at Gewiss Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC controls the ball whilst under pressure from Niccolo Fortini of Fiorentina during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and ACF Fiorentina at Gewiss Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The reports claim that Atletico’s proposed salary is nowhere near that of the Turkish Super Lig side, giving Lookman further food for thought.

With two clubs circling and negotiations running on parallel tracks, Lookman’s omission from the Atalanta squad has only fuelled speculation that an exit could be imminent. The coming days are likely to be decisive as all parties try to find a formula that works.

Daniel Maldini “Latsio”da

27 January 2026 at 22:00

“Milan”ın məzunu, “Atalanta”nın hücumameyilli yarımmüdafiəçisi Daniel Maldini bundan sonra “Latsio”nun uğurları üçün çalışacaq.

Arena.az bu barədə paytaxt klubunun rəsmi saytına istinadən xəbər verir.

Sözügedən klub 25 yaşlı italyan futbolçunu mövsümün sonuna kimi satınalma şərti ilə icarəyə götürüb. “Latsio” Danielin yarım mövsümlük icarəsi üçün Berqamo təmsilçisinə 1 milyon avro ödəyib.

Xatırladaq ki, Daniel Maldini “Milan”ın yetirməsidir. Hücumameyilli yarımmüdafiəçi “Montsa”, “Spetsiya” və “Empoli”də də çıxış edib. “Atalanta” Maldinini 2025-ci ilin əvvəlindən “Montsa”dan 13 milyon avro müqabilində heyətinə qatmışdı. Onun bu klubla müqaviləsi 2029-cu ilin iyun ayının sonuna qədər qüvədədir.

Maldini “Atalanta” üçün 22 oyun keçirib, 3 qol və 1 məhsuldar ötürmə ilə fərqlənib.

Daniel Maldini İtaliyanın U-18, U-19 və U-20 yığmalarında oynayıb, əsas yığmada isə 2024-cü il oktyabrın 14-də debüt edib. Maldini millidə 6 oyun keçirib, fərqlənə bilməyib.

Daniel Maldininin qənimətlər muzeyində “Milan”la İtaliya A Seriyası çempionluğu (2021/2022) var.

“Transfermarkt” internet-portalı 24 yaşlı italyan yarımmüdafiəçinin transfer dəyərini 8 milyon avro məbləğində qiymətləndirir.

Xatırladaq ki, Daniel Maldini “Milan”ın əfsanəvi futbolçusu Paulo Maldininin oğludur.

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