The forward of 70 million who dreams of playing for River Plate

Mateo Retegui reappeared in the media spotlight in the last hours. The forward born in San Fernando, now an Italian citizen, was one of the big names of last summer after a historic season in Serie A and a multimillion-dollar transfer to Saudi Arabia.

Now, just when he seemed settled in the Middle East and keeping his goal-scoring instinct intact, his name has started to resonate strongly in South America. A personal and unexpected desire has reopened a scenario that seemed impossible just a few months ago.

Mateo Retegui, from Italian star to millionaire signing

Mateo Retegui's definitive breakthrough came in the 24/25 season. With 25 goals in Serie A and three more in the Champions League, the forward became the top scorer in the Italian championship and one of the most sought-after attackers in Europe. His performance was crucial for Atalanta and attracted the attention of numerous clubs.

Ultimately, it was Al Qadsiah who won the race. The Saudi club didn't hesitate to pay over 68 million euros to secure the forward's services, in a deal that totaled around 70 million including variables. A transfer that confirmed the huge status achieved by Retegui after his definitive rise to the elite.

At 26 years old, the attacker faced a new professional challenge, swapping European football for an emerging league but with an irresistible contract on the table.

Immediate Performance in Saudi Arabia

Far from settling, Mateo Retegui has shown that his goal-scoring instinct transcends contexts. So far this season, the forward has scored eight goals in twelve official matches with Al Qadsiah, maintaining more than notable figures and confirming that his ability to find the net remains intact.

His adaptation to Saudi football has been swift. Retegui continues to be a forceful forward in the box, strong in aerial play and effective in finishing, qualities that allowed him to shine in Italy and now make him one of the offensive benchmarks of his team.

From a sporting perspective, his situation seems stable. However, on an emotional level, the forward's name has once again crossed the Atlantic and has sparked hopes in Argentina.

River Plate and the Emotional Factor

In recent hours, Mateo Retegui's name has begun to circulate strongly in the environment of River Plate. According to reports from South America, the forward is an avowed fan of the millonario club and dreams of wearing the shirt at some point in his career. A personal desire that has ignited the fans' imagination.

River Plate knows that discussing an imminent signing is currently an economic chimera. However, the Argentine club could leverage the emotional factor to devise a medium-term strategy. The idea would be to persuade the player to return to South America before turning 30, accepting a financial cut in exchange for fulfilling a personal dream.

In Argentina, they dream of seeing him at El Monumental, and although the financial context makes the operation extremely complex, just the fact that Mateo Retegui is considering this scenario already fuels hope. Time will tell if sentimentality can open a door that, in strictly economic terms, appears closed.