Former Spanish international Raúl García has showered praise on Ademola Lookman following the Nigerian’s explosive start to life at Atlético Madrid.
Since his January move from Atalanta, the 28-year-old Super Eagles star has become a cornerstone of Diego Simeone’s tactical setup, racking up four goals and four assists in just 13 appearances.
Speaking ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes Madrid derby against Real Madrid, García admitted he wasn’t shocked by how seamlessly the winger has adapted to LaLiga. “He’s hit the ground running.
It’s hard to get into the team like he has. I believe he’s a world-class player,” García told Europa Press.
Lookman enters the derby in peak form, having recently provided the crucial assist for Julián Álvarez during Atlético’s Champions League triumph over Tottenham Hotspur.