Ademola Lookman has praised Serie A club Atalanta for his remarkable transformation into one of the world's top forwards, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
After struggling at Premier League clubs Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City, and a disappointing spell at RB Leipzig, Lookman joined Atalanta in 2022.
"I think the environment that the club gave me has been very key to my growth as a player," Lookman told Flashscore.
"And also, timing... I've always believed in myself, to achieve great things. But yeah, the time has come, and I'm blessed to be here."
Lookman's resurgence at Atalanta culminated in him being crowned Africa's best player in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun