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“I’ve Always Believed in Myself” – Ademola Lookman Reflects on His Rise with Atalanta

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2 years ago

December 19, 2024

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Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has credited Serie A club Atalanta for playing a crucial role in his impressive rise to football stardom.

After a challenging start to his career, Lookman’s move to Atalanta in 2022 proved to be the turning point he needed.

Before joining the Italian club, Lookman struggled to find his footing in the Premier League, having stints at Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City without making a significant impact.

His time at Bundesliga side RB Leipzig also proved difficult, and for a while, it seemed as though his potential might go unfulfilled.

However, everything changed when Lookman made the move to Atalanta.

In just a short time, he transformed into one of the most exciting forwards in Europe, a feat that culminated in him being named Africa’s best player during the prestigious awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco.

Reflecting on his success, Lookman explained that the environment at Atalanta has been key to his development.

“The environment that the club provided for me has been a huge factor in my growth as a player,” he shared in an interview with Flashscore.

“It’s not just about my personal belief in myself, but also about the perfect timing.

I’ve always known I could achieve great things, and now, the time has come.”

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‘We’ve Signed a Winner’ – Maresca Hails Enzo Fernández After Man City Move

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17 hours ago

September 4, 2026

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has spoken about the club’s signing of Enzo Fernández from Chelsea and why he is excited about the move.

Fernández completed his move to Manchester City from Chelsea on deadline day, with the midfielder joining the club for a British record-equalling £125 million.

Maresca said “Enzo Fernández… we’ve signed a winner. Enzo has a winning mentality, he knows how to win – World Cup, Club World Cup. And the main thing is that he’s a winner.”

“I can promise you in the last four or five days, four or five players were asking if he’s coming or not, because they wanted him with us!”

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Luis Enrique Says 2026 Ballon d’Or Should Go to PSG Player

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2 days ago

September 3, 2026

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PSG manager Luis Enrique has shared his thoughts on who should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, saying he believes the award should go to one of his players.

He said, “The Ballon d’Or should go to a PSG player, We have players who have won the Champions League. We have Fabián, who won the World Cup as well. We have Ousmane, who won the Ballon d’Or last season. That’s my opinion, but I’m not interested in individual awards.”

The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled to take place in London on October 26, with the shortlist set to be revealed on September 8.