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Lookman’s Hat-Trick Powers Atalanta To Historic Europa League Triumph

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Ademola Lookman fired Atalanta to Europa League glory with a sensational hat-trick, sealing a 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the final on Wednesday.

This triumph marks Atalanta’s second major trophy in their 117-year history and breaks Italy’s 25-year drought in the competition, last won by Parma in 1999 when it was known as the UEFA Cup.

Manager Gian Piero Gasperini expressed immense pride in his squad, heralding the victory as the end of “cursed” years for Italian clubs in the Europa League.

Lookman, whose career resurgence under Gasperini has been noteworthy, opened the scoring early with a precise finish after a brilliant run by Davide Zappacosta.

He doubled the lead with a stunning right-footed strike from outside the box, taking advantage of a defensive lapse by Leverkusen.

The Nigerian forward completed his hat-trick 15 minutes before full-time, sealing the fate of the German champions, who had been unbeaten in 51 games before this final.

Ademola Lookman etched his name in the history books on Wednesday by becoming the first player to ever score a hat-trick in a Europa League final.

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Transfer: Napoli rejects Galatasaray bid for Osimhen

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Napoli have rejected Galatasaray’s €65m bid for their star striker Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen joined the Turkish Super Lig champions on loan from Napoli last September.

The Yellow and Reds have the option to make the move permanent.

According to Italian news outlet, Il Corriere dello Sport, Galatasaray’s proposal to sign the Nigerian on a permanent deal this month has been rejected by Napoli.

Osimhen is free to leave Napoli permanently for €75m this month and the Partenopei are not willing to lower the fee.

The forward reportedly rejected a move to Manchester United earlier this month.

He has so far scored 12 goals in 15 league appearances for Galatasaray this season.

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Europa League: Man United’s squad against FCSB confirmed [Full list]

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Manchester United have named a 21-man squad to travel to Romania, for Thursday night’s Europa League clash with FCSB.

The Europa League will take place at the National Arena.

Man United had defeated Rangers 2-1 last week to move up to fourth in the Europa League table.

However, Man United Ruben Amorim has opted to include the likes of Joshua Zirkzee and Casemiro in the squad.

Man United’s travelling squad against FCSB:

Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Andre Onana.

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro.

Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte.

Forwards: Amad, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee.

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Transfer: Marseille move to sign Iheanacho on loan

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Ligue 1 club, Olympic Marseille are interested in signing Sevilla striker, Kelechi Iheanacho on loan for the remainder of the season.

Sevilla are willing to allow the Nigerian leave this month after he failed to impress following his arrival on a free transfer last summer.

The Rojiblancos signed his compatriot, Jerome Akor Adams from French outfit, Montpellier this week.

Iheanacho has several offers on the table but is leaning towards a move to Marseille, according reports emanating from France.

Marseille have reportedly established contact with Sevilla and the striker.

The 28-year-old is expected to decide his future before the end of winter transfer window.

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