Lookman hopes to help Atalanta end their title drought that has spanned 61 years with finals in both the Coppa Italia and the Europa League, where they face unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen
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Ademola Lookman’s career has gone up several notches since he signed for Serie A side Atalanta in 2022. The 26-year-old forward scored the first goal in Thursday’s 3-0 win over Marseille, which sent his team to a first-ever European final, which they will contest against Bayer Leverkusen, who are still unbeaten this season, in Dublin on 22 May.
On Leverkusen, Lookman said, “They are a top team, a top side, and we are in the final against them. We are a top side also. We are in the final. We showed that this season with our results and where we are now. We are in the Coppa Italia final, the UEFA Europa League final, and so we are looking forward to that.”At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism.
Would you consider supporting us with a modest contribution on a monthly basis to help maintain our commitment to free, accessible news?In the final, Lookman will be up against two compatriots in the Leverkusen team-Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella, who are also seeking a history-making season after going 49 matches unbeaten in all competitions this season.
Currently sitting fifth on the Serie A table, Lookman and Atalanta can solidify their Champions League-chasing credentials with a win against Roma, whom they host at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday.
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