Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini recently commended Ademola Lookman for his impressive growth since joining the club, noting how the Nigerian winger has evolved into one of Europe’s standout players, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
Lookman, who was awarded Atalanta’s Player of the Season in two consecutive years, has risen to international recognition, finishing 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings.
He remains a strong contender for the 2024 African Player of the Year award. Gasperini highlighted Lookman’s successful partnerships with various forwards, emphasizing his “evolution and consistency” at the top level.
“He (Lookman) has had a fantastic evolution. Lookman already did well alongside Rasmus Hojlund, then had Gianluca Scamacca and De Ketelaere as partners before Retegui. At this moment, he is among the top players in Europe and that means on the world stage too,” Gasperini told a press conference ahead of La Dea’s UEFA Champions League clash with Stuttgart.
“He is still in the running to win the African Player of the Year Award, but the most important thing is his evolution and consistency.”