Ademola Lookman’s Breakthrough Season with Atalanta Propels Him to New Heights
At just 27 years old, Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman has made significant strides in his career over the past two years, culminating in a stunning 14th place finish in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings.
In a recent interview, Lookman credited his newfound confidence and skillset, stating, “I’ve gained immense faith in my ability to create scoring opportunities, score goals, and support my teammates through assists. Over the past two years, I’ve elevated my game and consistently demonstrated my growth.”
This remarkable progress reached its peak during the 2023-2024 season, when Lookman scored a hat-trick in Atalanta’s resounding 3-0 victory against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final, securing the club’s first European trophy and solidifying his role as a key player.
This season, Lookman has continued his outstanding form, netting eight goals and providing five assists, drawing attention from several top European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.
Since joining Atalanta from RB Leipzig in 2022, Lookman has become an integral part of the squad and is now on the verge of securing a lucrative new contract with the club.
Rumors suggest that Atalanta have offered Lookman a significant salary increase, from €2.3 million to €3.5 million per year, with the potential for a contract extension until 2027, placing him among the highest-paid players in the squad.
