Ademola Lookman Stats by Season: New Club, Goals, Assists, and Career Path

In a blockbuster conclusion to the January 2026 transfer window, Ademola Lookman has officially traded Bergamo for Madrid. After nearly four seasons of historic success with Atalanta—including a legendary hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final—the Nigerian superstar joined Atlético Madrid on February 2, 2026, for a fee of €40 million.

Ademola Lookman: The New Star of Atlético Madrid

Lookman’s arrival in Madrid has already been described as a "masterstroke" for manager Diego Simeone. Joining during the final hours of the winter window, Lookman has signed a contract that keeps him at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano until June 2030.

Club: Atlético Madrid (joined Feb 2, 2026)

Jersey Number: 22

Transfer Fee: €35 million guaranteed plus €5 million in bonuses.

The "Simeone Effect": Lookman made an immediate impact, scoring and assisting on his debut in a 5–0 Copa del Rey victory over Real Betis on February 5, 2026.

Lookman Ademola’s Salary and Contract

The move to Spain brought a significant financial windfall for the 2024 African Player of the Year.

Annual Salary: Reported at €7 Million per season.

Wage Increase: This represents a massive 300% increase from the €2.5 million he was earning annually at Atalanta.

Contract Length: 4.5 years (expiring June 30, 2030).

Ademola Lookman’s Stats: 2025/26 Season

Before leaving Italy, Lookman continued to be a vital part of Atalanta's attack. His combined stats for the current 2025/26 season reflect his efficiency:

Competition	Appearances	Goals	Assists
Serie A (Atalanta)	12	2	0
Champions League	7	1	2
Copa del Rey (Atlético)	1	1	1
International (Nigeria)	6	2	2
Total	26	6	5

Personal Life: Is Ademola Lookman Married?

Ademola Lookman is not married, but he has recently become more public about his romantic life.

Partner: He is dating Jayda Love, an American IT specialist and public relations graduate.

Public Debut: The couple made their first major public appearance together at the 2024 CAF Awards in Morocco, where Lookman was crowned African Player of the Year.

Privacy: Despite their high-profile appearance, they maintain a relatively private relationship, with Jayda largely staying out of the media spotlight except for supporting Lookman at major trophy presentations.

The Arsenal Connection

Throughout 2025 and the early 2026 window, Lookman was heavily linked with a return to the Premier League, specifically with Arsenal.

The Interest: Mikel Arteta reportedly viewed Lookman as a versatile "second striker" option.

The Fallout: While Arsenal monitored him closely, the move to Atlético Madrid was ultimately prioritized by the player to experience La Liga. Interestingly, UK media suggests Lookman’s move to Madrid may now allow Arsenal to pursue Atlético’s Julian Alvarez in the summer of 2026.

Career Timeline & Dates Joined

Feb 2026: Atlético Madrid (Permanent)

Aug 2022: Atalanta (Permanent)

Aug 2021: Leicester City (Loan)

Sep 2020: Fulham (Loan)

Jul 2019: RB Leipzig (Permanent)

Jan 2017: Everton (Permanent)

Nov 2015: Charlton Athletic (Senior Debut)