Atalanta has witnessed a state of controversy following the decision of the team's star, Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman, to leave Italy for an additional summer vacation, a move the club deemed unacceptable, according to the 'Football Italia' website.

This decision came amid a stalemate in negotiations between Atalanta and Inter Milan regarding the player's transfer, with each party awaiting the other's move as the start of the Italian league season approaches.

Lookman's absence from some training sessions has angered Atalanta's management, prompting them to threaten legal action that could include imposing a significant financial penalty on the player.

These developments seem to have complicated the stalled negotiations further, with complete silence from both parties, as Atalanta awaits Inter's move while Inter is monitoring Atalanta's position, deepening the crisis between Lookman and his club.

As the season's start approaches, pressure is mounting to find a solution that satisfies all parties and spares the club from an internal crisis that could affect its preparations for competition.