Ademola Lookman was the talk of the town after winning the CAF Best Male Player In Morocco. Undeniably, Lookman had a fantastic year. He went from nothing to becoming the First African to score a hat trick in a European final.
This feat is no small milestone! This has made people even more astonished at the Nigerian international. Of course, even neutrals such as Adingra and Hakimi had congratulated Ademola Lookman.
In his club side, Atalanta, Ademola Lookman is one of the best players there. One of his bright performances came against the defending champion of the UCL, Real Madrid.
With the likes of Mbappe, Vinicius Jnr, Bellingham, and Rodrygo on the pitch, the young African bagged the MVP when they faced this season.
Enough of the chatter though! The objective of this article is to answer the penultimate question: How Much Does Ademola Lookman Earn?
Before we proceed to that, let’s see some details about his move to Atalanta.
What Was Ademola Lookman’s Transfer Fee To Atalanta?
Ademola Lookman is one of the finest talents in Europe. However, things were not all rosy for the current African Best Player. Firstly, he started getting the buzz while he was in Germany under Nagelsmann.
Since it was not rosy for him, he was transferred to Fulham. While in Fulham, his confidence ruptured after he lost a crucial penalty to save his team from relegation.
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According to Ademola, the penalty miss was one of the most painful challengess in his life.
He was sent on loan to Leceister City. This loan move was not fruitful for Ademola. The fact that he didn’t get enough playtime hampered his performance at the club. Now, it was time to move to Atalanta!
Atalanta paid a moderate fee of €15 million for Ademola Lookman. After his loan spell at both English clubs – Fulham and Leceister, it was time for a big performance in Italy!
What Clubs Were Interested In Ademola Lookman?
Several clubs were looking to get the signature of Ademola Lookman after his stellar performance in the final. There was concrete interest from Athletico de Madrid and Juventus.
For one, Athletico Madrid was looking for an additional striker to partner Greizmann upfront. After numerous attempts, the deal falls through.
Juventus, on the other hand, were an elite team in Italy. The team, also located in Italy, would have been Ademola’sa’s next destination.
Unfortunately, the deal didn’t pull through. A factor might be that Juventus were a direct rival to Atalanta in the title challenge.
How Much Does Ademola Lookman Earn?
Ademola Lookman is one of the most talked about names in Nigeria. He is in a contract with Atalanta until June 2026. Currently, Ademola earns a weekly wage of €44,000 in Atalanta. This can be compiled to over €2 million annually. He is just among the top ten highest earners in Atalanta with Scamaca earning the highest. 
What Clubs Did Ademola Lookman Play For?
Lookman reportedly paid £7.5 million to join Everton from Charlton in January 2017. In Pep Guardiola’s first season as manager, he had a memorable debut, substituting in and scoring his team’s fourth goal in a 4-0 victory over Manchester City.
Before making a permanent move to RB Leipzig in 2019, Lookman played 48 games for Everton overall.
In 2020–21, he made a comeback to the Premier League on loan at Fulham, where he scored five goals in 35 games across all competitions. Before joining Atalanta, he played for Leicester City during the 2021–2022 season, scoring eight goals in 42 games.
How Much Is Ademola Lookman Worth Now?
Nigerian attacker Ademola Lookman is now one of the country’s most lucrative football players, with a market worth of €55 million. This follows his recent victory as the 2024 CAF African Player of the Year (POTY), as determined by Transfermarkt, a reliable source for football data and prices.
What Is Ademola Lookman’s Net Worth?
Ademola Lookman’s weekly salary for the 2023–2024 season is £41,000, excluding bonuses.
According to estimates, Ademola Lookman has a net worth of between £7 million and £12.7 million, which is indicative of his growing popularity and market value, which is expected to increase over the next several years.
