Ademola Lookman has become one of Europe's hottest forwards, and some of that can be credited to Atalanta's genius manager Gian Piero Gasperini.
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini explained how he helped Ademola Lookman take his game to the next level.
Lookman had a difficult spell at Leipzig, before loan moves to Fulham and Leicester City, there he once again struggled to make a real impact.
The Super Eagles forward joined Atalanta two years ago and has blossomed since.
10:19 - 31.05.2024
Ex-African Player of the Year names Lookman, Salah and Kudus as favourites for 2024 CAF Award
The former LaLiga star has highlighted rising stars Ademola Lookman and Mohammed Kudus, alongside established talents Mohamed Salah and Inaki Williams, for African Player of the Year.
11:26 - 31.05.2024
SUPER EAGLES No Space for Lookman as Victor Osimhen headlines Top 10 Highest-paid players of 2024
Pulse Sports reveals the Top 10 highest-paid Super Eagles stars in 2024.
Gasperini explains how Lookman improved his game
Lookman has become one of the best wingers in the world under the tutelage of Gasperini, highlighted by his incredible Europa League final hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen.
The 26-year-old finished the season with an impressive 16 goals and 8 assists.
"Lookman is a top player today, but he wasn’t before. He was strong but tended to light up in flashes and at other times would disappear from the game.
"He was the same in training sessions,” Gasperini said via Football Italia.
“I worked with him using the patience of an artisan craftsman. What he did in the last few weeks feels like his maturity.
"Now he wants the ball, participates in the game, works with his teammates.”
Lookman is one of the frontrunners for the CAF Player of the Year award, and his performance for the Super Eagles at AFCON 2023, and throughout the season for Atalanta puts him in a strong position.
15:31 - 20.04.2023
CROSSFIRE: Victor Osimhen Vs Erling Haaland? Who are you signing for your team and why?
As usual, Tunde and Tosin argue out who is their preferred striker. Victor Osimhen or Erling Haaland?
Related content
21:24 - 27.05.2024
Ex-Liverpool star hits back at Ademola Lookman England switch news
Peter Crouch came out to debunk a viral quote about his alleged comment on Ademola Lookman's international career.
23:40 - 26.05.2024
Ademola Lookman creates Atalanta history in Serie A after goal against Torino
The forward scored his 10th league goal of the season in a comfortable victory over Ivan Juric’s men on Sunday.
14:19 - 25.05.2024
EPL Beware! West Ham pushing to pair hat-trick hero Ademola Lookman with Kudus for next season
Atalanta star Ademola Lookman continues to be the hot topic around Europe after his hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen.