Tag: Atalanta
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“He will wear the captain’s armband before the end of the Championship” – Gian Piero Gasperini on Lookman
Following the milestone victory against Juventus yesterday at the Allianz Stadium, where the Serie A title hopefuls secured a commanding 4-0 victory, Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini lauded the team’s effort while revealing the secret to Ademola Lookman’s blistering run after getting on the scoresheet again, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Speaking to DAZN in his post-match…
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Newcastle join list of Ademola Lookman’s suitors
Newcastle is considering making a move for Atalanta’s forward Ademola Lookman in the summer, joining a list of top growing suitors who are interested in the CAF player of the year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. As per Pete O’Rourke via Football Insider, the Magpies view the 2-year-old Nigeria international as a perfect fit, with head coach Eddie…
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“I didn’t want to offend anyone” Gasperini clarifies Lookman penalty comments
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has moved to defuse a row with winger Ademola Lookman, saying he did not intend to offend the player with his criticism of his penalty-taking abilities, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Gasperini had described Lookman as “one of the worst penalty kick takers” he had ever seen after the Nigerian missed a spot-kick…
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Luis Diaz’s potential summer puts Liverpool in race for Nigerian star
Liverpool is already planning for Luis Diaz’s replacement should the Colombian winger decide to leave in the summer with the Reds earmarking Nigerian star Ademola Lookman as their prime target but they have to do battle with a host of top European clubs, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. There’s a certainty that Ademola Lookman will not continue with…
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“Ademola The King” NFF backs Lookman amid penalty backlash
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has thrown its weight behind Ademola Lookman after the Atalanta forward was criticised by his manager Gian Piero Gasperini for taking a penalty in their Champions League defeat to Club Brugge, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, who scored after the restart, saw his penalty saved by Simon Mignolet, prompting Gasperini to describe…
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Lookman defends penalty decision amid Gasperini criticism
Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman has revealed that he was given permission by Atalanta’s designated penalty taker to take the spot-kick in their 3-1 Champions League defeat to Club Brugge, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, who scored immediately after the restart, saw his penalty saved by Simon Mignolet and was subsequently criticised by manager Gian Piero Gasperini. However,…
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Del Piero calls out Gasperini over Lookman’s penalty backlash, backs CAF POTY
Former Juventus captain Del Piero has given his reaction amidst the ongoing penalty saga between CAF player of the year and Atalanta which was fueled by head coach Gian Gasperini following the club’s UCL elimination on Tuesday night against Club Brugge. Ademola Lookman who has been sidelined for six games due to a knee injury…
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“He has a frankly terrible record” Gasperini slams Lookman for penalty blunder
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has strongly criticised Ademola Lookman for taking a penalty in their UEFA Champions League play-off tie against Club Brugge, describing him as “one of the worst penalty takers” he has ever seen, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Italian outfit crashed out of the competition, losing 3-1 at home and 5-2 on aggregate,…
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Ademola Lookman ‘very much interested’ in big summer move
Amidst interest from host of top European clubs, Ademola Lookman is very much looking forward to the summer transfer window with the player reportedly keen for a move away from Atalanta, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Italian football expert, Fabrizio Romano revealed that the reigning CAF player of the year already who will be entering into the final…
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Lookman set for Atalanta return in Champions League clash
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman is poised to return from injury in time for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League playoff second leg against Club Brugge, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman has been sidelined since sustaining a knee injury in training last month, missing La Dea’s last six games. However, the 27-year-old Nigerian international completed part of Sunday’s training session…
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Juventus ready to offer player plus cash for Atalanta’s star
Juventus is looking to revamp their attacking line and one prime target to lead the revolution is Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman although they face stiff competition from a host of other top, European clubs, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Reportedly valued at €50M, Atalanta is not ready to go below their valuation in case of any potential summer exit.…
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Serie A giant set to tempt Atalanta’s resolve for Ademola Lookman
Juventus are actively searching for attacking reinforcements in the upcoming transfer windows and are considering several options. Among them is Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman as per the latest reports amidst stiff competition from a host of other top European clubs, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. While Juventus are reportedly keen on making Randal Kolo Muani’s loan from PSG permanent,…
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“Lookman would have been a perfect signing” – Antonio Cassano tells Napoli after Okafor’s transfer
Former Italy international forward Antonio Cassano has stated that Napoli should have invested in Atalanta’s forward Ademola Lookman during the January transfer window instead of Noah Okafor, revealing that the Nigerian forward could help to further push their charge for the Serie A championship title, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In their search for a replacement for Khvicha…
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UCL: Ademola Lookman shines as Atalanta breeze past Sturm Graz
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman continued his goalscoring streak as Atalanta breezed past Sturm Graz in the UCL to pick up a routine 5-0 victory in front of their home fans yesterday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. His goal means that the CAF player of the year has now registered his name on the scoresheet for the fourth time…
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“He can aspire to Madrid, Manchester, Barcelona, wherever he wants” – Giulio Ebagua backs Lookman’s big summer move
Former Torino striker, Giulio Ebagua has backed Ademola Lookman to get a top move in the summer, admitting that the Nigerian winger has proven that he can play at the highest level and should push for a big European move to Barcelona or Real Madrid, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman who recently achieved double-digit goal milestone for…
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Serie A: Lookman lands Atalanta’s December Goal Award
Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman has been crowned Atalanta’s Goal of the Month for December, following a stunning strike against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman’s brilliant effort on 10 December, which saw him turn Lucas Vazquez inside the box before firing past Thibaut Courtois, earned him 46% of the votes. Belgium’s…
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CAF African Player of the Year: “I’m sure he’s going to win it”
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has backed his countryman in Ademola Lookman to win the 2024 CAF African player of the year award following an historic, blistering season with Atalanta and also the Nigeria national team, Nigerisasoccernet.com reports. Ekong disclosed this in an exclusive interview with talkSPORT, admitting that Lookman deserves the award for all…
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Transfer: Lookman silent on England return speculation
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has refused to comment on rumours linking him with a return to the English Premier League. The 27-year-old, who previously played for Charlton Athletic, Everton, Fulham and Leicester City, has been in impressive form since joining Serie A side Atalanta from RB Leipzig two years ago, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Recent speculation has…
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Lookman delighted with CAF Men’s Player of the Year nomination
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has expressed happiness at being nominated for the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. Lookman is among the five final nominees for the individual accolade, and is widely considered the hot favourite to win the award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “It’s an honour to be nominated for this prestigious award,” Lookman told…