Nicola Zalewski strike gives Atalanta win over Athletic

Nicola Zalewski delivered the decisive moment for Atalanta, scoring the goal that secured a 1-0 victory over Athletic in a pre-season boost ahead of the new campaign in Italy.

Zalewski makes his mark

The 24-year-old was the standout name from the game after finding the net with what was described as a wonderful goal. For Atalanta, it was the kind of contribution that underlined why the club moved to bring him to Bergamo and why there is growing attention on his role before the season begins.

Zalewski joined Atalanta in August last year, making the move from Milan to Bergamo. The club signed him from Inter for 17.5 million euros, a fee that reflected clear belief in his potential and his ability to add quality in the final third.

Building on his Atalanta record

So far, Zalewski has made 42 appearances for Atalanta. Across those matches, he has scored two goals and provided seven assists, numbers that point to a player contributing in several phases of attacking play rather than only in front of goal.

This latest strike will therefore be seen as another positive step in his development at the club. Pre-season results should always be treated with caution, but moments of individual quality can still carry weight, especially when they come from players looking to sharpen their influence before competitive football resumes.

A timely boost before the season

Atalanta’s win over Athletic also stands out because it came against high-level opposition. The result, settled by Zalewski’s finish, offers encouragement as the Italian season approaches and gives the squad another reason to feel momentum building.

For Zalewski personally, the goal is likely to strengthen the sense that he can be an important figure for Atalanta in the months ahead. He already has a solid body of work at the club, and this latest contribution adds another reminder of the attacking quality he can bring when given the chance.

• Zalewski scored the goal in Atalanta’s 1-0 win over Athletic.
• The 24-year-old joined Atalanta from Inter in August last year.
• Atalanta paid 17.5 million euros for the transfer.
• He has made 42 appearances for the club, with two goals and seven assists.