AS Roma regret passing on the opportunity to sign rave of the moment Ademola Lookman who has since excelled at Atalanta.

In a recent revelation by La Repubblica, the Giallorossi had the chance to acquire Lookman, then with Atalanta, but opted against it, as per the report.

Despite his availability and prior success, Lookman’s journey faced setbacks at his previous clubs, prompting his offering to AS Roma.

Head scout Jose Fontes played a pivotal role in the decision-making process, advising against Lookman’s acquisition citing concerns over his positional sense, decision-making, and defensive capabilities.

Fontes noted you g winger’s inconsistency, reservations about his competitive mentality, and confidence under pressure, deeming other options more suitable for Roma.

However, Lookman’s trajectory took a positive turn at Atalanta, where he emerged as a key player.

Lookman scored 13 goals in his debut season and an impressive tally of 15 goals and 8 assists in the recent campaign, culminating in Atalanta’s historic Europa League triumph.

His crucial goal against Torino in the final league match denied AS Roma a coveted Champions League qualification, alongside a hefty financial reward of €55m.