Ademola Lookman scored his 15th Serie A goal of the season as Atalanta edged AS Roma 2-1 in Bergamo on Monday night, sealing a return to the UEFA Champions League group stage.
The Nigerian international produced a performance that reignited conversations around his future, his role at the club, and the long shadow of his fallout with manager Gian Piero Gasperini earlier this season.
His stirke, his 20th goal contribution in the league, was another showcase of his creative instinct and close control.
Lookman’s divine strike sends fans into raptures
His deft finish sent social media into a frenzy, not just for its quality, but for what it represented.
One Italian fan, referencing AS Roma defender Devyne Rensch, wrote: “To say that Rensch was sent to the bar by Lookman’s feint is an understatement.”
Dire che Rensch è stato mandato al bar dalla finta di Lookman è usare un eufemismo
— M4rk_ (@M4rkPhilips_) May 12, 2025
Another praised his intelligence: “Ademola Lookman, what a great player. If you give him two seconds to turn around, you’re on the canvas.”
Ademola Lookman, qué jugadorazo.
Como le dejes 2 segundos para girarse estás en la lona.
Siempre que le veo jugar me impresiona.— ARg (@alexrzg7) May 12, 2025
The 27-year-old’s growing importance was not lost on Atalanta fans either. Despite his contributions, tension from his Champions League disgrace earlier in the campaign still lingers.
One user reminded all: “Gasperini will regret the disrespect. The club will feel his absence when he leaves.”
Ademola Lookman will be a huge lose to the @Atalanta_BC if he leaves in the Summer. Gasparini is so disrespectful to @Alookman_ #ATAROM
— Jamie Olat (@JamieOlat) May 12, 2025
As is tradition in the online space, a brilliant goal is never far from transfer talk. Arsenal fans, in particular, led the charge. All they demanded was for their club to break the bank for the former Everton youngster.
Throw the bank at Ederson and Ademola Lookman. I don't care.
— Lamina (@ade_lamina) May 12, 2025
With performances like this, it’s clear why admirers are lining up. Whether Atalanta can keep him much longer remains to be seen.
