By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman is full of pride after reaching the UEFA Europa League final with the club.
La Dea defeated Olympic Marseille 3-0 to claim a place in the final on Thursday night.
The Nigeria international was on target and also registered an assist in the game.
Lookman said after the game; “Some friends wrote to me and complimented me.
“I’m happy, from start to finish we demonstrated our character and our quality. The atmosphere was incredible, there are no words. Our story is beautiful, living evenings like this are special. Our support was incredible.”
On facing Bayer Leverkusen in the final, he said: “They are a top team but so are we and we believe in it. Playing two finals is a great pride.” READ ALSO:
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Lookman will be up against his compatriot Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella in the final.
The encounter will hold at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Wednesday, May 22.