Ademola Lookman wins award ahead of Ballon d’Or ceremony

• Atalanta fans voted Lookman as the top performer for the month of September via the club's official app
• Ademola Lookman contributed three goal involvements in September
• Atalanta’s coach Gian Piero Gasperini supports Lookman’s Ballon d’Or nomination

Atalanta’s Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman, continues his outstanding run of form as he scoops the prestigious Atlanta’s Player of the Month award for September 2024. 

As the Super Eagles prepare for their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, Lookman heads into the match in high spirits after his recognition by Atalanta's fans. 

The club's official website made the announcement today, confirming Lookman as their standout player for September.

Ademola Lookman, a key figure in Nigeria’s squad, also played an important role in the team's 3-0 victory over Benin in early September, scoring twice. His recent accolades were well deserved as the 26-year-old has been in sensational form for both club and country. 

During his September performances for Atalanta, Lookman made three crucial goal involvements, including a game-winning strike against Fiorentina, which earned him the Man of the Match award.

The fans' vote, cast via the Atalanta app, saw Lookman beat teammates Lazar Samardžić and Mateo Retegui for the award. His brilliance on the field has not gone unnoticed, and he has now become a consistent fan favourite. 

The Nigerian star has been an important player for Atalanta since he arrived from RB Leipzig in 2022, winning the club's Player of the Year title two seasons in a row. His manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, has also recently backed Lookman’s Ballon d’Or nomination, stating, 

“My personal Ballon d’Or vote would go to Ademola Lookman. His magic skills helped us to win the Europa League.”

Lookman’s remarkable 2023 season saw him guide the Super Eagles to the AFCON final and contribute significantly to Atalanta’s top-four finish in Serie A. His crowning moment, however, was netting a hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, sealing Atalanta's first-ever European trophy, despite stiff competition from Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. and Manchester City’s Rodri for the Ballon d’Or, Lookman has proven his talent on the global stage.

With four goals and two assists already in the 2024/25 season, Nigerian fans will be on the lookout for Lookman’s performance against Libya on Tuesday, October 15.

Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman to miss season opener amidst PSG links

Previously, TheRadar reported that Lookman, who turns 27 in October, has been linked with a high-profile move to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The French giants have shown strong interest in the winger, particularly after his stellar performances in the UEFA Europa League. 

According to reports, PSG have made contact with Lookman’s representatives, with the player reportedly keen on the move to Paris.