Ademola Lookman is ultimate Celtic transfer regret as derided Parkhead figure namechecked for Atalanta heroics

Incredible Ademola Lookman produced one of the finest European Final displays in history as his Celtic sliding doors moment resurfaced following his heroics in Dublin.

The winger was sensational in the Europa League Final, as his stunning hat-trick decked undefeated Bayer Leverkusen and led Atalanta to a deserved 3-0 win to lift their first major trophy since 1963. And the Nigeria international's incredible skills were a culmination of two brilliant seasons in Bergamo.

And an unsung hero is also revelling in Atalanta's signature night as former Celtic talent-spotter Lee Congerton has been hailed by La Dea's jubilant supporters for bringing the wide man to their club. But Congerton's belief in the 26-year-old goes back years. And the recruitment guru revealed last year he was desperate to land Lookman during Brendan Rodgers' first reign. and Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini was delighted to lean on his knowledge He said: "Our new director with responsibility for scouting, Lee Congerton, knew Lookman because they were together at Leicester City. The club made an important investment in this player and he has worked very well for us."

And the recruitment guru revealed himself he was desperate to land Lookman – a player he brought to Leicester under Rodgers – . He said: "I was pleased to hear the manager (Gasperini) talk about me, but I don't like taking all the credit, because it's down to everyone at the club. I tried to get him to Celtic when I was there.

"Sure, I have known him well since he was a kid, but he's also the one who chose us and he made the right choice. He's a great lad and deserves all the praise and credit he's getting. I hope he continues like this, with goals and assists, with high-level performances