Ademola Lookman thrilled to help Atalanta reach Europa League final

The Nigeria international was part of the Serie A club's team that went on to beat Marseille 3-0 in the second leg at the Gewiss Stadium to secure a 4-1 win on aggregate in the semi-final.

Atalanta will now face German club Bayer Leverkusen in the final that will take place in Dublin on 22 May.

The 26-year-old Lookman said in quotes on UEFA's website: "Yes, we made history. An amazing performance from the team. We're in the final and we're going to Dublin so I'm very, very happy.

"I'm very happy with the goal obviously, and helping the team any way I can."

Commenting on playing Leverkusen in the final, he added: "They are a top team, a top side. We're in the final against them. We're a top side also - we're in the final.

"We've showed that this season with our results and obviously where we are now. We're in the Coppa Italia final, the Europa League final so we look forward to that."

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