By Obaloluwa Joshua, Lagos
Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gasperini has said that previous working relationship between the club’s head of senior recruitment, Lee Congerton and Ademola Lookman made the Serie A club signed the latter.
Lookman arrived the Gewiss Stadium from Bundesliga club, RB Leipzig for €9m last summer.
The 25-year-old has proven to be a smart signing for Gasperini’s side, who are eyeing a place in Europe.
The Nigeria international scored twice and also recorded an assist in Atalatan’s 3-3 draw against Juventus on Turin on Sunday night.
The winger has so far scored 13 goals in 19 appearances across all competitions for La Dea.
“This new director, responsible for scouting, Lee Congerton spotted these players, he knew him [Lookman] because they were together at Leicester City,” Gasperini was quoted by Football Italia.
Lookman is second top scorer in Serie A behind his compatriot, Victor Osimhen.
