🚨 €65m transfer: Serie A star heads to Saudi Arabia! | OneFootball

Matteo Retegui has officially joined Saudi club Al Qadsiah this Monday evening, marking a major turning point in the career of the Italian striker.

The Saudi club, determined to strengthen its squad to play a leading role in the Saudi Pro League, spent around 65 million euros to secure the services of the 26-year-old goal-scorer, who has committed to a three-year contract with a colossal salary.

Author of an exceptional season with Atalanta Bergamo, where he finished top scorer in Serie A with 25 goals, Retegui has managed to attract covetousness beyond Europe.

This transfer once again testifies to the growing attractiveness of the Saudi championship, which no longer hesitates to compete financially with the big European clubs to attract talents in full ascent.

For Atalanta, it is a resounding financial operation that allows for a spectacular capital gain, barely a year after recruiting Retegui from Genoa.

On the side of the tifosi, the departure of their star striker leaves a bitter taste as he had become a key element of the offensive device and a true symbol of success.

For Retegui, this choice could, however, have consequences on his international career. Regularly called up by the Nazionale since his debut in 2023, the striker could see his visibility decrease by evolving far from the European spotlights.

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