Napoli, Chelsea and Man Utd fans urge Lookman to join their teams after penalty row | OneFootball

Football fans from several European clubs have reacted to Ademola Lookman’s outburst on social media regarding the treatment of Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini, showing support for the player and inviting him to join their respective teams.

The Nigeria international missed a penalty kick on Tuesday as La Dea crashed out of the Champions League with a 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge. The manager later slammed the striker for taking the penalty despite being, in his words, ‘one of the worst penalty takers I’ve ever seen.’

Lookman, understandably hurt by his coach’s comments, responded with a public statement, saying he felt it was ‘disrespectful’ to be ‘singled out’ by Gasperini.

BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Simon Mignolet of Club Brugge KV dives as Ademola Lookman of Atalanta shoots and misses from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Gewiss Stadium on February 18, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

Fans ask Lookman to join Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea and Everton after penalty row

The news of the argument immediately sparked speculation about the forward’s potential departure from the Gewiss Stadium next summer, prompting many fans to turn up in numbers in the comment section to express their admiration for the 27-year-old.

There were many messages posted by Premier League supporters, inviting Lookman to join either Manchester United, Arsenal or Chelsea, with some Everton fans also asking him to return to his former team.

However, fans from other European clubs, like Barcelona and Napoli, also urged Lookman to leave Atalanta, further proving how his reputation has grown over the last three seasons in Bergamo.