Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has taken a major step toward calming tensions at Atalanta after restoring every photo of himself in the club’s colours on Instagram.
The Nigerian winger had previously archived all Atalanta-related content and replaced his profile picture with a mysterious black dot — a move that sparked heavy speculation about unhappiness, a potential exit, and strained internal relationships.
The return of the archived photos suggests a deliberate attempt to ease tension. While he never deleted the posts, the restoration signals a shift in tone following weeks of uncertainty surrounding his form and future.
Interest from Galatasaray, as well as clubs in England and Spain, only intensified discussions among fans. But this latest action points toward a temporary truce between Lookman, the club and supporters.
Lookman’s recent struggles have added fuel to the rumours. After a brilliant campaign last season, he has scored just one goal in 10 appearances this term — a sharp contrast to his explosive form of the past year.
The situation worsened during a Champions League clash against Marseille, where he clashed with former manager Ivan Juric. That fallout became one of the talking points behind the speculation of a possible forced exit.
The arrival of new head coach Raffaele Palladino has helped reset the environment. Palladino has backed Lookman publicly, reassuring him of his importance and working to rebuild trust after a turbulent summer.
Despite transfer interest from giants like Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid, no move materialised. Since then, the new technical leadership has focused on reintegrating him fully into the squad.
With AFCON on the horizon, Lookman is determined to rediscover the form that made him one of Serie A’s most dangerous attackers. Palladino believes the 28-year-old is close to returning to his best — insisting confidence and rhythm are all he needs.
Lookman’s Instagram comeback may just be the first sign that the storm is settling.
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