Lookman's form at Atalanta excites Gasperini

• Published date: 24 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Considered one of the longest-serving coaches in the Serie A having spent over six seasons with Atalanta since joining them from Genoa, coach Gian Piero Gasperini is excited about the decision by the scouting team to sign Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman from Leicester this season.

The 64-year-old singled out the Nigerian after their 3-3 draw against Juventus at the weekend, adding Lookman addition has given him a lot of options up front for Atalanta.

Gasperini who has turned Atalanta from a club with the goal of avoiding Serie B relegation into a team fighting for Serie A dominance and constantly participating in European competitions however, praised Atalanta Director Lee Congerton for signing Lookman from Leicester City last summer.

The 25-year-old joined La Dea for pound 9m in August and has proved to be worth every penny, having scored 13 goals in 19 appearances, including a brace and an assist against Juventus at the weekend.

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