**Naija News: Why Atletico Madrid Snatched Lookman from Under Bayern's Nose** You might remember that Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman was on the verge of joining Bayern Munich last summer, but the deal eventually fell through. Now, we know the real reason why the Nigerian star decided to join Atletico Madrid instead. Lookman has been one of the most exciting attackers in Europe, and he had a fantastic season in the Serie A last year, scoring 15 goals and providing five assists. Bayern Munich, the German giants, were keen to sign him to strengthen their attack alongside Harry Kane. They even reached a personal agreement with Lookman, but the deal fell apart due to internal issues at the club. According to Bayern Insider, the club's sporting director, Max Eberl, had already agreed on a transfer fee with Atalanta, Lookman's current club. However, the Bayern board, led by Uli Hoeneß, refused to approve the €50 million transfer fee that Atalanta was demanding. This decision effectively ended Bayern's pursuit of Lookman. While Bayern was hesitant, Atletico Madrid saw an opportunity and submitted a bid for Lookman. Unlike Bayern, Atalanta was willing to sell to the Spanish side, and Lookman eventually joined Atletico Madrid. Since joining the club, Lookman has shown his skills, and it's easy to see why Atletico wanted him. Interestingly, Bayern's decision to back out of the deal led them to sign Nicolas Jackson on loan from Chelsea FC for €16.5 million. However, Jackson has struggled to make a significant impact at the club, and it's clear that Bayern missed out on a better player in Lookman. This story is a reminder that sometimes, internal issues can scupper even the best-laid plans in football. Bayern Munich's decision to back out of the Lookman deal has had far-reaching consequences, and it's interesting to see how things might have turned out if they had followed through with their initial plan.