The most sought-after kit: Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman outshines others as Atalanta celebrate 115

The Nigeria worldwide solely joined the Serie A aspect in the summertime from Bundesliga campaigners RB Leipzig

Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman is changing into a fan favorite at Atalanta following his nice begin to life in Italy.

In his first few months since signing for Atalanta from Germany’s RB Leipzig, Lookman has contributed 5 targets (4 targets, one help) in ten matches for the Black and Blues.

Lookman’s newest aim arrived final weekend, as the previous Leicester Metropolis loanee netted the winner within the 2-1 defeat of Sassuolo on the Gewiss Stadium.

That match additionally kicked off Atalanta’s celebration of the membership’s a hundred and fifteenth anniversary.

The gamers’ jerseys used within the Sassuolo recreation had been afterwards auctioned, with the proceeds to be given to charity.

Apparently, Lookman’s jersey quantity 11 has attracted a thousand euros public sale prize, probably the most for any Atalanta participant.

The bidding course of continues, although, with the Serie A aspect already netting 9 thousand euros from the gross sales.

Lookman will purpose to endear himself extra to the Atalanta fan base when Gian Piero Gasperini’s males face free-scoring Lazio away from dwelling on Sunday.

Except for Sassuolo, Lookman has hit the goal in opposition to Udinese, Fiorentina, and Sampdoria. The 25-year-old additionally offered an help within the 2-0 win at Monza in September.