Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has said his vote for the 2024 Ballon d’Or will go to his Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman.
Lookman made the 30-man shortlist for this year’s award billed for October 28.
He is the only African who made the cut after his impressive performance last season where he scored 17 goals, and had 10 assists in 45 appearances in all competitions.
The high point for Lookman last season was his hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen which Atalanta won 3-0.
He contributed five goals in 11 games to help Atalanta claim a first-ever European title.
Lookman, however, will have to contend with the likes of Vinicius Junior, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Rodri for the award.
Speaking on the award, Gasperini told Sky why his vote will go to Lookman.
“My personal Ballon d’Or vote would go to Ademola Lookman. His magic skills…
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