Retegui flies to Saudi Arabia to complete Al-Qadsiah switch | OneFootball

Atalanta striker Mateo Retegui has flown to Saudi Arabia ahead of the finishing touches on his transfer to join Al-Qadsiah, reports from Italy claim.

The Italian striker had been the subject of much speculation after finishing the 2024-25 Serie A campaign as top scorer.

The Saudi club, however, emerged as leaders in the race and look set to complete a big-money deal for the 26-year-old.

REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – JUNE 9: Mateo Retegui of Italy during the FIFA 2026 Qualifier between Italy and Moldova at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on June 09, 2025 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

The details of Retegui’s move to Al-Qadsiah

According to what has been reported by TuttoMercatoWeb, the deal finally looks set for completion – after being slowed down in recent days due to the bureaucratic processes of the Saudi Pro League.

The Saudi side will pay Atalanta a fee believed to be in the region of €68.5 million, with €3.7 million of that owed to previous clubs in the Italian’s career.

GENOA, ITALY – MAY 17: Mateo Retegui of Atalanta reacts during the Serie A match between Genoa and Atalanta at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on May 17, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Retegui is set to earn a reported wage of around €20 million per season, with estimates projecting he will be making eight times what he was in Bergamo last season. After a big season for La Dea, Retegui has been rewarded – whilst he has also been warned this move may impact his chances of being selected for the Italian national team.