By Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has insisted that he never meant to offend Ademola Lookman with his recent remarks.
The controversy erupted after Gasperini criticized Lookman for taking a penalty in Atalanta’s loss to Club Brugge, calling him “one of the worst penalty takers” he had ever seen.
Lookman took issue with the comment, describing it as disrespectful and expressing his disappointment publicly.
Following the backlash, Gasperini clarified that his words were not intended as a personal attack but rather an assessment of the situation.
The tension between the two has fueled speculation about Lookman’s future at the club, with reports suggesting other teams are monitoring the situation.
Despite the incident, Gasperini emphasized that Lookman remains an important player for Atalanta and hopes to move forward from the controversy.
