Ademola Lookman will lead Atalanta BC in receiving the prestigious gold medal from the City of Bergamo, celebrating their historic Europa League victory, reports Sportblog247.com.

Lookman was the standout performer on that memorable Sunday night in Dublin, where the Super Eagles forward scored a hat-trick to propel Atalanta to a decisive victory over German champions Bayer Leverkusen in the 2023/24 Europa League final.

This triumph marks Atalanta’s first-ever European trophy and their second major title, the first in over 60 years.

In recognition of this remarkable achievement, the Municipality of Bergamo has decided to honour Atalanta with the city’s gold medal. According to Tutto Atalanta, Mayor Giorgio Gori and his council made this decision, with the official ceremony set to take place on Friday, May 31, at Palazzo Frizzoni.

An official statement from the Municipality noted that while civic honours are typically awarded at the end of the year, the extraordinary nature of Atalanta’s success warranted an early celebration. This timing allows the award to coincide with the team’s festivities for their continental title.

Mayor Gori, who witnessed the historic victory in Dublin, stated, “Awarding the highest civic honour to Atalanta is a heartfelt decision, driven by our gratitude to a team that has filled us with pride.”

The gold medal symbolizes the strong bond between Bergamo and its team, acknowledging the excellence and determination that brought the city international acclaim.

Friday’s events will unite players, managers, fans, and citizens in a shared celebration of both the sporting success and the pride it has brought to Bergamo.

The Europa League title is the first club honour for Lookman, who has previously played for Charlton Athletic, Everton, Fulham, Leicester City, and RB Leipzig.