Another major transfer has taken place in the European football market — Mateo Retegui, who claimed the top scorer’s title in the 2024–2025 Serie A season, will now continue his career in Saudi Arabia.
According to reports, ambitious Saudi club Al-Qadisiyah announced on their official pages that they have signed a contract with Atalanta’s leading striker. Under this deal, the 26-year-old Argentine-Italian forward will defend the club’s colors until mid-2028. For Al-Qadisiyah, such a major transfer is happening for the first time in its history.
Retegui gained significant experience in Argentine football, having played for teams such as River Plate, Boca Juniors, Estudiantes, Talleres, and Tigre. His European career began at Genoa in 2023, and since then he has fully proved himself at one of Italy’s top clubs — Atalanta.
Last season, Retegui scored 25 goals in 36 Serie A matches, being remembered as the league’s top scorer. This result further showcased his talent as a forward and attracted the attention of European giants. However, the player opted for the Saudi Arabian league.
Retegui has also posted solid results with the Italian national team — scoring 6 goals in 23 matches for the Azzurri. Fans of the national team are following his next steps with great interest.
Analysts believe this ambitious transfer by Al-Qadisiyah is an important event not only for the club, but also for the prestige of the Saudi Arabian league. The new contract brings the team extra strength in the form of a top scorer and is expected to further increase interest in football in the country.
In conclusion, Mateo Retegui’s move to Al-Qadisiyah is a remarkable event not only in the player’s personal career, but also in the global transfer market. Saudi football has gained a new star, who now faces big challenges and new goals. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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