Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini conveyed a short message to Ademola Lookman after thrashing Juventus on Sunday.
La Dea inflicted a historic 4-0 defeat upon the Bianconeri as Thiago Motta’s side recorded the worst Juventus defeat at home since 1967.
Goals from Mateo Retegui, Marten De Roon, Davide Zappacosta and Lookman sealed their win for the side.
The Nigerian international who had been involved in a public spat with coach Gasperini last month after a missed penalty during Atalanta’s Champions League exit has been in decent form since then, with three goals in his last three Serie A appearances.
Having been substituted in the 80th minute, reports in the Italian media claim Gasperini told Lookman: “Can I give you a hug, can you give me a nice smile?,” which led to a big hug between the pair on the touchline.
Lookman, who is the reigning African Player of the Year, is now up to 25 goal contributions from 31 matches in all competitions this season, made up of five goals and two assists from seven Champions League outings, and 13 goals and five assists from 22 run-outs in Serie A.
Ademola Lookman will hope to continue his blistering form when Atalanta host Inter Milan at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday.
