Retegui leaves Atalanta for Al-Qadsiah in deal reportedly worth over €60M

Reggio Emilia, Italy - June 9: Mateo Retegui of Italy looks on during the FIFA 2026 Qualifier match between Italy and Moldova at Mapei Stadium on June 9, 2025 in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
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Last season's Serie A top goal-scorer Mateo Retegui has joined Al-Qadsiah from Atalanta, the Saudi club announced on Monday.

According to Italian media Al-Qadsiah have paid more than 60 million euros ($70 million) for the Italy attacker but the length of his deal has not been revealed.

The 26-year-old scored 25 goals in the league last season having joined Atalanta in 2024.

"El Matador. Al-Qadsiah's new power," the club said on social media.

Argentina-born Retegui replaces ex-Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has reportedly agreed a move back to Marseille.

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