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Atalanta’s Retegui Joins Saudi Club Al-Qadsiah

Al-Qadsiah have reportedly paid more than 60 million euros for the Italy attacker but the length of his deal has not been revealed.


(FILES) Atalanta’s Italian forward #32 Mateo Retegui celebrates after scoring Atalanta’s first goal from the penalty spot during the Italian Serie A first division football match between Juventus and Atalanta at the Allianz stadium in Turin, northern Italy, on March 9, 2025. Retegui, 26, has joined Al-Qadsiah from Atalanta, the Saudi club announced on July 21, 2025. The Argentina-born and Italian national team player scored 25 goals in the league last season, having joined Atalanta in 2024. (Photo by Isabella BONOTTO / AFP)

 

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.

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“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.

AFP