<p>The French forward’s ten-year stint with <em>Los Rojiblancos</em> will end this summer, having already agreed a deal to join MLS side Orlando City after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.</p>
<p>Lookman, who only just joined in February, was in awe of the 2018 World Cup winner, even <a href=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/super-eagles-plea-against-griezmann-orland” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>issuing a plea for him to stay</a> at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano beyond this season.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”7000″ height=”4666″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/DdT42JbLCJcBXaFSyol7h1_MThY=/7000×4666/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1076384452.jpg” alt=”Ademola Lookman second striker of Atletico Madrid and Nigeria after the Copa del Rey final match between Real Sociedad and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja” class=”wp-image-912386″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Ademola Lookman of Atletico Madrid and Nigeria. Copyright: xJosexBretonx<br></figcaption></figure>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading”>Lookman tipped to fill Griezmann’s shoes at Atletico</h2>
<p>The former Atalanta man has stepped up in big games for Diego Simeone’s side since joining from Italy in the winter transfer window.</p>
<p>The fact that he’s settled in nicely has impressed several people, including ex-Flying Eagles coach Fatai Amoo.</p>
<p>Having helped Atletico to the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad, Amoo tipped Lookman to surpass his recent achievements next term.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”4000″ height=”2667″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/dD3GmEBCnsxiiofccFjrccGy8SE=/4000×2667/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F02%2Fimago1072506138.jpg” alt=”Atletico Madrid players Ademola Lookman & Antoine Griezmann” class=”wp-image-903374″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Ademola Lookman, Antoine Griezmann, others. Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx</figcaption></figure>
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<p>“There is no doubt that Lookman has been exceptional at Atletico Madrid since joining the club. His contributions in terms of goals have been exceptional as well,” the former Shooting Stars coach said in an interview with <strong><a href=”https://www.completesports.com/amoo-lookman-has-been-exceptional-at-atletico-madrid/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Complete Sports</a></strong>.</p>
<p>“He has added more value to the team, and his impact has been top-notch. I see a big future for Lookman at Atletico Madrid, considering that he has barely spent four months with the squad.</p>
<p>“I expect him to play a big part with the team next season,” Coach Amoo concluded.</p>
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<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”7000″ height=”4666″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/h2NZP-M9WYFRPR1OxTLDzWfTqng=/7000×4666/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1076096443.jpg” alt=”Ademola Lookman second striker of Atletico de Madrid and Nigeria controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlà tico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano” class=”wp-image-911775″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Ademola Lookman Copyright: ImagoxJosexBretonx</figcaption></figure>
<p>Atletico Madrid will play against Arsenal in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League next week, where Lookman will get the opportunity to make an impact again, provided he’s recovered from the minor injury he sustained in the Copa del Rey final.</p>