Ademola Lookman: Peter Crouch describes the ‘incredible journey’ of the ‘football wanderer’ after scoring a hat-trick that leads Atalanta to victory.

Xavi insists ‘nothing has changed’ despite rumours over his future.

In a thrilling UEFA Europa League final, Atalanta dominated Bayer Leverkusen with a resounding 3-0 victory in Dublin. Ademola Lookman stole the show with a remarkable hat-trick, leaving TNT Sports experts Peter Crouch and Joe Cole in awe of his performance.

Lookman, who hails from a council estate in south London, had a nomadic career in England before finding his place in Italy. Former Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur striker Crouch expressed his admiration for Lookman’s journey, stating, “It’s an amazing story. Those fans will never forget the name of Ademola Lookman.”

Joe Cole echoed Crouch’s sentiments, emphasizing Lookman’s roots and the significance of his achievement. Cole said, “For Lookman, a kid from Wandsworth, who played in the cages, playing street football..his name will be etched into the club’s history.”

Both pundits also praised Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini for his tactical brilliance. Cole commended Gasperini’s ability to give hope to the rest of football as a meritocracy, stating, “A little club like Atalanta can come and take on the greats of Europe and go and win.”

After the match, Lookman expressed his joy, calling it one of the best nights of his life. Holding his man of the match award, Lookman said, “Amazing performance from the team. We did it..We made history tonight.”

Despite the speculation surrounding his future, Xavi remains steadfast, insisting that nothing has changed.