Before Atlanta's game against Pisa, Atlanta Director Damiko was interviewed by DAZN and mentioned Lukeman's situation.

He said: "Our transfer market operation is very consistent with Atlanta's style. Lukeman has not trained with the team at present, and this situation is becoming more and more common now."

"We all regret this. This is the reality now. We will evaluate it after the transfer market is over. Today I feel more regretful."

In this summer window, Lukeman was associated with Inter Milan and once chose to leave the team to stop training, but in the end Inter Milan chose not to introduce him.