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Immediately after the final whistle Lookman told TNT Sports “it’s one of the best nights of my life”. Perhaps understated.<\/p>\n
A Dublin party was “100%” planned, he added. “We’ve got to celebrate, we made history tonight.”<\/p>\n
Lookman joined Gasperini’s post-match news conference midway through and after the manager had left he spoke about the role he has had in his career.<\/p>\n
“The past few years, the club and coach have supported me in terms of giving me minutes\u2026 it’s helped me elevate my game to a new level,” he added.<\/p>\n
“The first few conversations we had, made me look at football a bit differently. It made it simpler in my mind in terms of what he expected from me.<\/p>\n
“It made me look at, and play, my game in a different light. I’m very grateful to him.”<\/p>\n
Lookman laughed when an Italian journalist claimed a street may be named after him in Bergamo one day.<\/p>\n
The forward is one of about 120,000 people who live in the northern Italian city close to Milan.<\/p>\n
“I feel the support from the fans from the first minute I was in Bergamo,” he added. “The city of Bergamo gives me a sense of calmness. It’s a very calm, relaxed city and that has helped me a lot with my living style. I’m focused on the important things.<\/p>\n
Lookman’s mentor and coach of former youth side Waterloo, Felix Emanus, also spoke to TNT Sports after the game.<\/p>\n
“I really can’t tell you my emotions – sky high,” he said. “We’ve been dreaming about this for a long time, since Ade was a kid at Waterloo. Tonight was a dream come true.<\/p>\n
“I cried when the third goal went in. I’m so happy for Ade. He works so hard, quiet lad. Sometimes misunderstood because of his quietness but he’s a great kid. Wants to learn, wants to always get better and wants to reach the top.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n