Atalanta skipper Marten de Roon has offered a lifeline to Ademola Lookman, urging the Nigerian winger to rediscover his focus and fight his way back into the squad.

Lookman, who represented Nigeria in recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa, reportedly pushed for a summer move to Inter Milan. His stance has left him out of favour in Bergamo, with head coach Ivan Juric excluding him from Atalanta’s Serie A clash with Lecce last weekend and the upcoming UEFA Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain.

Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, De Roon revealed that while the team remains focused on those present, the door remains open for the former Leicester City forward.

“I didn’t disturb him (Lookman). I don’t want to use up too much energy over this situation. We are concentrated on the squad and the players who are here,” De Roon said. “We are here and the door is always open.”

The 27-year-old winger must now decide whether to adjust his mindset and reclaim his place in a side chasing domestic and European success.