Ademola Lookman will lead Atalanta BC as they are awarded Bergamo’s highest honor for their Europa League victory, as reported by Soccernet.ng.
Lookman starred for Atalanta in their memorable triumph over Bayer Leverkusen in the 2023/24 Europa League final, scoring a hat-trick. This victory not only secured Atalanta’s first-ever European trophy but also marked their second major title, the first in over 60 years.
The Municipality of Bergamo has decided to confer the city’s gold medal upon Atalanta. According to Tutto Atalanta, Mayor Giorgio Gori and the city council made this decision, scheduling the official ceremony for Friday, 31 May, at Palazzo Frizzoni.
Typically awarded at year-end, the decision to honor Atalanta earlier reflects the exceptional nature of their triumph and coincides with the team’s celebration of their continental success.
Mayor Gori, who witnessed the historic victory in Dublin, expressed the sentiment behind the decision, stating, “Awarding the highest civic honor to Atalanta is a heartfelt decision, driven by our gratitude to a team that has filled us with pride.”
The gold medal symbolizes the deep connection between Bergamo and its football club, recognizing the excellence and determination that brought international acclaim to the city.
The events on Friday will unite players, managers, fans, and citizens in celebrating both the sporting achievement and the pride it has brought to Bergamo.
This Europa League title marks the first club honor for Lookman, who has previously played for Charlton Athletic, Everton, Fulham, Leicester City, and RB Leipzig.
