Transfer: Ademola Lookman opted for disciplined fire of Simeone over Turkish payday – Oliseh
Sport Transfer: Ademola Lookman opted for disciplined fire of Simeone over Turkish payday – Oliseh Published on February 4, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has insisted that Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman chose the ‘disciplined fire’ of Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, over a payday in Turkey. Oliseh said this in a tweet via his X account on Wednesday following the conclusion of the winter transfer window on Monday. Recall that Lookman joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta on transfer deadline day. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The Nigerian had been linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, Fernabahce and Galatasaray before he opted to join the Spanish LaLiga giants. Speaking about Lookman’s move, Oliseh tweeted, “The transfer window didn’t just close, it detonated. “ADEMOLA LOOKMAN: He chose the “disciplined fire” of Simeone over a payday in Turkey. “Is this the move that turns an African star into a Ballon d’Or mainstay? Atletico isn’t just a club; for Lookman, it’s a war for legacy.” Don't Miss My parents are Nigerian, Ghanaian – Chelsea’s Tyrique George You may like Transfer: N’Golo Kante’s contract terminated Transfer: Man United take decision on re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo Ademola Lookman names Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, his favourite artists Transfer: ‘Chapter closed’ – Benzema sends message to Al-Ittihad after joining rival club Transfer: Chelle backs Nnadi to shine for Olympic Marseille Transfer: Ronaldo loses battle to stop Benzema’s move