Milan centre-back Tomori will be happy not to face Lookman in tonight’s della Madonnina derby against Inter.
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The Nigerian international came close to joining the Nerazzurri last summer, but La Dea refused to sell him to a domestic rival for less than €50 million.
PISA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 13: Christian Pulisic and Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan greet the fans during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and AC Milan at Arena Garibaldi on February 13, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Lookman spent the first part of the campaign in Bergamo before joining Atlético Madrid in the January window.
During his latest interview with The Athletic, Tomori mentioned Lookman as one of the best strikers he has faced during his five years at San Siro.
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Tomori joked with Lookman after failed transfer to Inter
Tomori is friends with Lookman off the pitch and spoke to the striker after his failed move to Inter.
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta crosses the ball while under pressure from Enrico Delprato of Parma Calcio 1913 during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Gewiss Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
“I spoke to him when he stayed (at Atalanta) and I told him: ‘If you went to Inter, we wouldn’t be friends anymore,’” the English defender said, smiling.
Fikayo Tomori names the toughest opponents he has faced in Serie A 😰 pic.twitter.com/0ghDvBs1mH