Serie A Top Scorer Mateo Retegui Joins Saudi Pro League Al-Qadisiyah

Mateo Retegui, the top scorer of the 2024-2025 Serie A season with 25 goals for Atalanta, has transferred to Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadisiyah on a contract lasting until mid-2028 or 2029. The 26-year-old Argentine-born Italian forward's transfer fee, reportedly over £56 million, makes him the most expensive Italian player ever, surpassing Sandro Tonali's previous record. Retegui, who also has scored six goals for the Italian national team, expressed enthusiasm about joining Al-Qadisiyah and contributing to the club's success alongside other star players. His move marks a significant milestone for Al-Qadisiyah, which finished fourth in the Saudi Pro League last season, and is expected to boost the league's prestige and popularity. Retegui replaces former star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who recently left the club and is linked with a move to Marseille. Atalanta publicly thanked Retegui for his valuable contributions and wished him well in his new career chapter.