In a recent Serie A match, Atalanta secured a 3-0 victory over Napoli, with Ademola Lookman scoring two goals in the first half. Mateo Retegui scored the third goal in the 90+2 minute. Napoli’s coach, Antonio Conte, faced challenges in containing Lookman despite his tactical planning. Lookman’s impressive form was highlighted, with six goals in seven starts and a strong assist record.
The intense clash saw Napoli struggle against Atalanta, who dominated the game. Lookman’s stellar performance reflected his impact on the field. He also gained recognition by ranking 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or standings. Lookman’s summer attracted interest from clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, PSG, and West Ham.
Additionally, Lookman was shortlisted for the 2024 Men’s Player of the Year award by the Confederation of African Football. He aims to continue his success after leading Atalanta to victory in the 2023/24 Europa League final with a historic hat trick against Bayer Leverkusen.