Ademola Lookman Has Been Fantastic With Atalanta -Rodgers

Ademola Lookman Has Been Fantastic With Atalanta -Rodgers

Ibraheem Lateef Ayodele

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has rued his chance of not signing Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman on a permanent deal when he was a Foxes on loan last season, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

After last season's loan, Rodgers was eager to add the RB Leipzig to his team during the summer. However, budget constraints meant the move was not possible, and Lookman went to Atalanta in Italy.

The 25-year-old has excelled as a second striker, managing four goals and three assists.

“I've been in contact with him and congratulated him," the Leicester City boss told reporters on Lookman.

“He's done fantastic. He's performed very well, he's enjoying his time there and I'm delighted for him.

“He was fantastic here, he scored goals, created goals, he worked very hard, all the things you'd want from a young winger. I'm really happy for him because he's a great guy and very devoted to his football. He's started very well with Atalanta."

He added on Leicester trying to sign Lookman late in the window, had he not joined Atalanta by then: “We could never guarantee that.

“I think if we were getting in anyone it was only on loan, and then it didn't happen. Unfortunately, it was a deal we couldn't do."