Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has made a bold statement about Ademola Lookman, asserting that the Super Eagles star is now among the world’s best.
Gasperini’s comments come as the Nigerian forward continues to impress on the global stage, showing off his impressive goal-scoring abilities and remarkable consistency, Footballrover reports.
Ademola’s rise at Atalanta has been an extraordinary one and since he joined the Serie A side from Leicester City, the 27-year-old has become one of the club’s most important players.
His adaptability, which has seen him thrive alongside several prominent teammates, has been central to his development.
Gasperini lauds Lookman’s consistency, which has been key to his transformation into one of the top players in Europe.
Lookman’s continued rise: From Serie A star to world-class talent
In addition to his club achievements, the Nigerian forward’s individual accolades reflect his status.
He won Atalanta’s Player of the Season award for two consecutive campaigns, and in 2024, he finished 14th in the prestigious Ballon d’Or ranking.
With 16 goals and 11 assists this year, Ademola is also leading Serie A in goal contributions.
While his inclusion in the 2024 African Player of the Year race garners attention, Gasperini emphasises that Lookman’s development and consistency remain his most defining traits.
“He 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.
“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,” the coach said.
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