Former Nigerian international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has commended Ademola Lookman for resolving the dispute between him and his club, Atalanta.

The reigning African Footballer of the Year fell out with La Dea after the club refused to sanction his move to Serie A rivals Inter Milan in the summer.

Lookman, in a lengthy social media post, disclosed that he would no longer feature for the club again as he tried to engineer a move away from the Bergamo-based side.

After a long-standing tussle between the player and the club, the 27-year-old made his much-anticipated return to the pitch against Torino.

In an interview with Footy-Africa, Aiyegbeni applauded both parties for resolving the friction between them.

“I know situations like this can be very difficult for a player,” Aiyegbeni said.

“When a move you were expecting doesn’t happen, it affects your state of mind. But I must commend Lookman for staying patient and Atalanta for welcoming him back in.

“For me, the most important thing is that he is back on the pitch, because that is where he can do what he does best — scoring goals and making an impact for his team.

“Atalanta need him, and he also needs Atalanta to keep pushing his career forward. It’s good to see they have found common ground, and I hope from here he can enjoy his football again, stay focused, and deliver the performances we all know he is capable of.”

WDN