2024 Ballon d'Or: Lookman and Gasperini shortlisted
With Ademola in the 30-nominees list, and the coach as one of the best six managers in the world
Two Atalanta representatives have received two different nominations to the most distinguished and coveted accolades in the world of football, thus marking a historic and unprecedented first in the history of the Club.
Namely, Ademola Lookman has been shortlisted among the 30 nominees for the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or.
As for Gian Piero Gasperini, the trainer native of Grugliasco is one of the six candidates for the 2024 Coach Of The Year award together with the likes of Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, Luis De La Fuente, Pep Guardiola and Lionel Scaloni.
The prize-giving ceremony will take place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 28.
The double candidacy represents another major milestone and a momentous acknowledgement of the growth path pursued by Atalanta, who wish to tender their most heartfelt compliments to Ademola and to coach Gian Piero Gasperini.