Official: Retegui completes record 65m transfer from Atalanta to Al Qadsiah
This makes him the most expensive ever Italian player on the transfer market, beating the record previously set by Sandro Tonali's switch from Milan to Newcastle United for €59m.
He is also reported to be earning circa €20m per season in wages with the Saudi Pro League side, having signed a three-year contract.
El Goleador. Now a Knight ⚔️❤️#AlQadsiah | #ReteguiQadsawi
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— AlQadsiah Saudi Club (@AlQadsiahEN) July 21, 2025
Retegui rose to the top with Atalanta
The 26-year-old was born and raised in Argentina, but received a call-up for the Italy squad in 2023 and then made the move to Serie A for Genoa.
Atalanta purchased Retegui last summer as a late replacement for injured Gianluca Scamacca, paying €20.9m plus €3m in bonuses, and he flourished.
The striker became the Serie A Capocannoniere with 25 goals in 36 games, which earned him the interest of Al Qadsiah.
It remains to be seen how this move to the Saudi Pro League will affect his standing in the Italy side, especially under new coach Gennaro Gattuso.
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