Ademola Lookman has expressed his delight after opening his goal account for Atlético Madrid in emphatic fashion during Thursday night’s Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Real Betis, marking a dream start to life at the Spanish capital club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The winger, who completed his move from Atalanta in the January transfer window, needed little time to announce himself, coming off the bench to score Atlético’s third goal in a commanding 5–0 victory. His calm finish capped a dominant team performance and underlined why Diego Simeone’s side pushed hard to secure his signature.
Speaking after the game, Lookman admitted the moment was special, describing the goal as the perfect way to begin his journey in Spain.
“I’m very happy. Everyone has been great with me. It’s a dream start,” he said. “That happiness makes me want to work hard and perform for this amazing club.”
The former African Footballer of the Year also praised the warm reception he received from his teammates, stressing how quickly he has settled into the dressing room.
“I’m very proud and very happy for my debut, especially for the performance of the team. Everyone welcomed me in a very affectionate way and made it easy for me,” Lookman added.
Looking ahead, the Super Eagles star made it clear that his focus is on consistency and continuous improvement as the season progresses.
“I’ll try to be regular in the season. Everyone works hard. There are things that can be improved, but my intention is to keep working and improving, that’s the most important thing.”
With a debut goal already to his name, Lookman has given Atlético Madrid fans a glimpse of what to expect as he begins a new chapter at the Wanda Metropolitano.