Ademola Lookman: Super Eagles Forward Discloses Reason for His Impressive Form With Atalanta

• Ademola Lookman continues to impress many since his transfer to Italian club, Atalanta
• The 26-year-old has developed into an integral part of coach Gian Piero Gasperini's team
• The former Everton player has disclosed the reason behind his impressive form at the club

Ademola Lookman's surge in form since his transfer to Serie A side Atalanta has impressed a flurry of individuals.

The 26-year-old has been nothing short of a revelation since his move to the Bergamo club.

According to data courtesy of Fotmob, the Nigerian forward has been involved in over 34 goals in his 65 appearances so far, and his impressive form has seen him become a mainstay in the Serie A club's XI.

Lookman has continued his impressive form as he looks to guide Atalanta to a return to next season's UEFA Champions League.

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However, ahead of his side's crucial Europa League match against Liverpool, the Nigerian forward has disclosed the reason behind his impressive form at Atalanta.

Ademola speaks on his impressive form

The talented forward, who seems to be enjoying his peak form at the Bergamo club, stated in an interview with media outlet, The Athletic.

"Over the years, Atalanta has been known for playing attacking football, so for me to join this positive style of play is great as an attacker," Lookman emphasised.

Discussing the positive impact the manager has had on his improved all-around play, the Nigerian continued:

"Coach Gasperini emphasises playing forward and creating many goal-scoring opportunities. He has simplified my approach to football."

Gasperini's influence on Lookman has been evident, with the forward's overall play significantly improving since his reported €9.6 million transfer to the club.

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Lookman's surge in form has also been noticeable on the international stage with Nigeria.

The former RB Leipzig star has become an integral part of the current Super Eagles team alongside Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen.

Lookman names his role model

Sports Brief in a previous report stated that forward, Lookman, has disclosed his role model.

The 26-year-old, who has been in impressive form since his transfer to the Italian club, opted for the choice of an Al-Nassr forward, who he stresses to have heavily impacted his style of play.