Black & Blue Business – Atalanta Transfer Pipeline To Inter Milan Detailed

Black & Blue Business: Inter Milan's Growing Reliance on Atalanta Talent

Lookman Deal Could Make La Dea Top Supplier to Nerazzurri

Inter Milan's affinity for Atalanta extends beyond their shared black and blue colours and Lombardia location.

The Nerazzurri have consistently turned to their rivals for talent, making Atalanta the second most-frequent source of signings over the past decade. This trend could reach a tipping point with the potential acquisition of Ademola Lookman this summer.

A Shared History in Black & Blue

While both clubs share a distinct visual identity and geographic proximity, transfers between Inter and Atalanta offer players an easy transition. Familiar surroundings and shared tactical philosophies contribute to a smoother integration process.

Inter's Growing Reliance on La Dea

Since the 2015-16 season, three Atalanta players have made the switch to the San Siro: Roberto Gagliardini, Alessandro Bastoni, and Robin Gosens. This trio cost Inter a total of €81 million, placing Atalanta second only to Sassuolo in terms of transfer spending for Inter during this period (€84.7 million).

A major deal for Lookman would propel Atalanta to the top of that list, highlighting the growing strength of their player development pipeline and Inter's reliance on it.

Global Competition for Atalanta Talent

Despite Inter's recent dominance in transfers from Atalanta, two clubs have spent more acquiring La Dea players over the last decade: Juventus (€116.4 million) and Manchester United (€99.1 million). The latter club secured the services of Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta, showcasing the global appeal of their talent pool.