"The Colchoneros enter the game in great form, having scored five goals past Real Betis in La Liga earlier this week in the Copa del Rey. Needless to say, the headline was not their win but the explosive debut of their latest signing. Indeed, the player in question is Ademola Lookman, who signed for them just days ago and made his debut against Real Betis."
"Since 2024, there were constant contacts between the forward and the Catalans, with both parties appreciating the chance to work together. Lookman, in particular, loved the idea of playing for Barcelona. Deco witnessed the player live on a couple of occasions, and there was a chance that he signed the forward in 2024. At that time, however, Barcelona prioritised the signing of Dani Olmo, and eventually passed on Lookman as they hoped to land Nico Williams. In the end, they did not sign any winger."
Atletico Madrid will play Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semifinal over two legs, with the first leg in Madrid in a few days. Atletico are in strong form after a 5-0 La Liga win over Real Betis that also featured the debut of new signing Ademola Lookman. Lookman cost €35 million and recorded a goal and an assist in his first appearance under Diego Simeone. Barcelona had pursued Lookman since 2024, with ongoing contacts and interest, but prioritized other targets such as Dani Olmo and Nico Williams and later signed Marcus Rashford on loan. Atalanta's resistance to selling Lookman also prevented a summer move.
Read at Barca Universal
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