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Mateo Retegui Transfer from Atalanta to Al Quadisiya
Kicker reports on Mateo Retegui's transfer from Atalanta Bergamo to Al-Qadisiya in Saudi Arabia. Mateo Retegui is leaving Atalanta Bergamo to join Al-Qadisiya in Saudi Arabia. The transfer was confirmed by the Italian team on Monday. The transfer fee is reported to be a substantial 65 million Euros. Retegui will also receive a significant salary, reportedly 20 million Euros per year for three years, totaling 60 million Euros.
Mateo Retegui has committed to a four-year contract with Al Qadisiyya. Although the agreement was finalized several days ago, the deal faced delays due to bureaucratic procedures associated with the Saudi league. It was reported that the required bank guarantees were received today, enabling the transfer to move forward. According to Sky, a medical examination is planned for tomorrow in Madrid, after which the official announcement will be made. The transfer fee amounts to 68.5 million euros, with 3.7 million euros allocated to various clubs that contributed to Retegui's development. His salary is set at 20 million euros over the four seasons, marking a significant increase from his previous earnings at Atalanta.
Tuttomercato reports on Mateo Retegui's transfer to Al Qadisiyya.
Italian striker Mateo Retegui is being transferred from Atalanta to the Saudi club Al Qadisiya for a fee of 70 million euros. Italian media reports that Retegui will earn an annual salary of 20 million euros at Al Qadisiya, which is six times higher than his salary at Atalanta. Retegui joined Atalanta last summer from Genoa for a transfer fee of 20 million euros and became the top scorer in Serie A last season, scoring 28 goals and providing nine assists in all competitions. This transfer marks the second-largest outgoing transfer in Atalanta's history.
Discussions between Atalanta ('the Dea') and Al-Qadisiyah are progressing quickly. The two clubs have reached an agreement on a fee of 65 million euros, with an additional solidarity bonus of 3.25 million. Retegui has been offered a 4-year contract with a salary of 16 million euros plus 3 million in bonuses.
Tuttomercato reports on the ongoing transfer saga involving Mateo Retegui and Atalanta. Atalanta does not intend to sell Mateo Retegui. All offers from Al Qadisiya have been rejected so far. However, Retegui has decided with his family to accept an offer from Saudi Arabia, worth 80 million over four seasons. Atalanta might agree to a sale if a proposal of 60 million euros plus bonuses is made. The latest offer was 53 million euros, which is close to Atalanta's demands.
Tuttomercato reports on Al-Qadisiya's interest in Mateo Retegui and their lucrative offer to secure his transfer. Al-Qadisiya from Saudi Arabia has shown interest in Mateo Retegui. They have offered a three-year contract worth 13 million EUR annually to the player and a transfer fee of 38 million EUR to the current club.
Mateo Retegui, an Italian nationalized striker, is practically closed with Al-Qadisiya, where he is expected to become a new attacking partner of Mexican Julián Quiñones. Retegui had a very good campaign in the 2024-25 season, registering 25 goals in 36 games with Atalanta. Argentine reporters indicate that the offer received by Atalanta is around 50 million euros, which has been considered by the neroazzurro team, and they might consider letting go of their top scorer.
Goal.com reports on the interest from Saudi clubs in Mateo Retegui amid Atalanta's high asking price. Mateo Retegui also faces competition from Saudi clubs, including Al Qadasiya, as Atalanta has set a €50 million asking price for the striker. AC Milan is also interested in signing the Serie A top scorer, which adds another layer of competition to the transfer saga.
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