Gasperini expressed his regret over the situation, saying, "I'm sorry because we risk remembering these players only for the last episode, not for the beautiful moments we shared together." He also expressed his hope that the situation would be resolved soon for the benefit of both Lookman and Atalanta.

In a separate discussion about his youth development plans with Roma, Gasperini shared his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating that it was something new and exciting for the club. He hopes to replicate his success in developing young players in Rome, as he has done in other places throughout his career.