By Caleb Ayemere
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has officially been assigned the iconic No. 11 shirt at Atlético Madrid ahead of the 2026/27 LaLiga season.
According to a reports, the Nigerian international made the squad number switch following the departure of Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada, who recently finalized a transfer to River Plate.
Lookman previously wore the No. 22 jersey during his initial six-month stint with the Spanish giants after making his January move from Serie A outfit Atalanta.
The shirt number is familiar territory for the 28-year-old attacker, who notably sported the No. 11 shirt during part of his standout tenure in Italy with Atalanta.
Lookman’s number change comes on the heels of a highly productive maiden half-season in Spain.
The explosive forward quickly established himself in Diego Simeone’s squad, contributing nine goals and four assists in 24 appearances across all competitions for the former LaLiga champions.
With the new season approaching, Atlético Madrid supporters will be eager to see if the jersey upgrade coincides with an even bigger campaign for the Nigerian international as he cements his role in the club’s attack.
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