🚨 Transfer for €65m: Serie A star heads to Saudi Arabia

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

The Saudi club, determined to strengthen its squad to compete at the top of the Saudi Pro League, spent around 65 million euros to secure the services of the 26-year-old striker, who signed a three-year contract with a colossal salary.

Having had an exceptional season with Atalanta Bergamo, where he finished as the top scorer in Serie A with 25 goals, Retegui managed to attract interest beyond Europe.

This transfer once again demonstrates the growing appeal of the Saudi league, which no longer hesitates to financially compete with major European clubs to attract rising talents.

For Atalanta, it is a resounding financial operation that allows them to achieve a spectacular profit, barely a year after recruiting Retegui from Genoa.

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

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

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