Mateo Retegui – Serie A top scorer last season officially left Atalanta to join the Saudi Pro Qadsiah of Saudi Pro League at a record high price.
The deal has just been officially announced. The 26 -year -old striker will stick with the new Al Qadsiah Club under a 4 -year contract. Although the two parties do not disclose financial details, Italian media confirms the transfer fee is about 65 million euros (US $ 76 million). This is a record number, turning Retegui into the most expensive Italian player in football history.
Joining Atalanta from Genoa to replace the injury Scamacca, Retegui immediately proves the value when scoring 25 goals in Serie A, contributing to helping the Bergamo team to handle the third place last season.
The fact that Atalanta after breaking up with captain Gasperini suddenly sold the pillars. On the homepage, Atalanta grateful to the striker's dedication in the official announcement: “The Percassi family, the Pagliiuca family and the entire club sincerely thank Mateo for the extraordinary contributions last season and wish him success in the new journey.”
At Al Qadsiah, Retegui will take on the role of a master after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left the club last week. The Gabon striker closed an impressive season with 21 goals in 36 matches. The dock of former Dortmund and Arsenal players Marseille.
The 36 -year -old striker signed a two -year contract with Marseille. He personally preferred to return to Velodrome rather than staying in the Gulf. At the new Club, Aubameyang will have to accept a deep reduction in the salary of 20 million euros who have received at Al Qadsiah.
This deal not only shows the growing attraction of Saudi Pro League with European stars, but also affirms the determination of Al Qadsiah in the ambition to reach the area.