Serie A: Ademola Lookman beats Dutch stars to win Atalanta award

Lookman was Atalanta's player of the season for the previous campaign

Serie A: Ademola Lookman beats Dutch stars to win Atalanta award

Joba Ogunwale 18:36 - 04.07.2023

Lookman had a debut season to remember in Italy following his move from RB Leipzig last summer.

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has picked up an award in his debut season with Atalanta.

Lookman was named La Dea’s player of the season after an impressive display in the 2022/2023 campaign. 

Lookman's incredible first year in Serie A

The Nigerian international beat Dutch stars Teun Koopmeiners and Marten de Roon to pick up the award in his debut season. 

Lookman finished fourth in PulseSports30 for his performances for Atalanta
Ademola Lookman is PulseSports30 #4

Lookman joined Atalanta on a four-year deal from RB Leipzig for €9.20m last summer. The Nigerian attacker had spent the 2021/2022 season on loan at Leicester City in the Premier League. 

Lookman did show his quality at The King Power Stadium, but the Foxes could not afford to sign him permanently, allowing Atalanta to sign him permanently. 

But despite the change of league, Lookman settled in quickly in Italy. The Nigeria international scored 13 goals and set up another eight in 31 games. 

The 25-year-old scored on his debut and was even in the race for the golden boot before falling off in February. 

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Nonetheless, it was still an impressive season for Lookman in his first year in Italy. As a result, he has been named Atalanta’s best player of the season. 

Lookman wins Atalanta award 

The club announced Lookman as the winner on social media, with Lookman beating Koopmeiners and de Roon. 

Lookman will now hope to continue in the same vein next season as Atalanta aim to build on their fifth-place finish and compete in the Europa League. 

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