How Cristian Chivu Plans To Integrate Atalanta Forward Into Inter Milan Formidable Frontline

Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu has developed a tactical plan for Ademola Lookman, despite Atalanta not yet approving the player's transfer. Inter are proceeding with their preparations for the Nigerian winger, who has already agreed to join the club. Inter has submitted a €40 million offer to Atalanta, though the Bergamo-based club maintains a €50 million asking price; however, a compromise between these figures is considered inevitable.

Chivu intends to alter Inter's formation from Simone Inzaghi's established 3-5-2 setup. The likely new formation for the upcoming season is a 3-4-2-1. In this system, Marcus Thuram would drop into a supporting role behind Lautaro Martinez, who would act as the lone striker. Lookman would then slot in alongside Thuram, occupying his preferred position just behind the central forward.

Alternatively, Chivu might implement a 3-4-1-2 formation. Should this be the case, Lookman would be deployed as a 'trequartista' (attacking midfielder) in a central role behind the strike partnership of Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. The report notes that Lookman possesses the capability to thrive in this classic number 10 position.