By Wale Mustapha
Highly-rated Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman, has hinted that he could be open to a return to the English Premier League (EPL) in the future.
The Super Eagles striker first made a name for himself in English football with Charlton Athletic, before moving on to play for several EPL clubs, including Fulham, Everton, and Leicester City.
Now 27 years old, Lookman has been in sensational form since joining Atalanta two seasons ago.
His performances have played a key role in the club’s success, including securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League and winning the UEFA Europa League.
While speculation about a potential return to the Premier League has been circulating in recent weeks, Lookman remains tight-lipped about his future plans.
“As a person, I have grown up and I’ve matured a lot, and I have been able to achieve a lot in my time here,” Lookman said in an interview with Sporty TV.
“That’s also because I’ve been able to create a process in terms of my work, how I think, and all different aspects of my life—areas that I could improve on and do, which I have done. It’s all becoming who I am today, so I’m pleased with that. Wherever the future takes me, we shall see.”
With Lookman continuing to shine in Italy, his next move remains uncertain, but his experience and talent will undoubtedly make him an asset to any team—whether in Serie A or the Premier League.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
