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Mateo Retegui bids farewell to Atalanta after a season of consecration in Serie A. At 26 years old and with a tally of 25 goals that positioned him as the top scorer of the Italian championship, the Italo-Argentinian forward will embark on a new phase in his career, far from the European continent. His performance has not gone unnoticed and has been crucial in skyrocketing his market value, attracting the attention of clubs with purchasing power well above the traditional standards of European football.
Retegui, sold for 70 million euros
The team winning the bid is Al Qadsiah, one of the new key players in the ambitious Saudi football project. The deal has been sealed for 70 million euros, a figure representing one of the most profitable sales in Atalanta's history. The club's sports management was aware that, after such a remarkable season, retaining the forward would be a challenging task against offers that were economically difficult to match.
Retegui, who arrived at Atalanta as a promising player with room to grow, has evolved into a lethal striker, combining physicality, goal-scoring instinct, and mobility in the attacking front. His breakthrough aligns with a renewal phase in Saudi football, where many teams seek European talent to elevate the league's quality and enhance its international visibility. In this context, signing the striker represents a significant statement of authority by Al Qadsiah.
In the upcoming days, the Saudi club is expected to officially announce his signing with a presentation fitting for the transfer. The player, on his end, has shown enthusiasm towards the new challenge and believes in maintaining his level in a different yet increasingly demanding competitive environment.
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