Ademola Lookman, recently named African Footballer of the Year, has praised Atalanta for playing a pivotal role in his growth as a player.
The Nigerian forward endured a tough two-year stint at Bundesliga club RB Leipzig before making the switch to Atalanta in 2022.
Since then, the 27-year-old has blossomed into one of the most lethal attackers in football.
In his debut season at the Gewiss Stadium, Lookman scored 13 goals in 31 Serie A appearances, a performance that signaled his resurgence. He followed that up with a remarkable