Giacomo Raspadori to Join Atlético Madrid in €26 Million Deal

Atlético Madrid have agreed to sign Giacomo Raspadori from Napoli. The fee is €22 million plus €4 million in bonuses. Raspadori has accepted the move and agreed to Atlético’s contract, finalizing his transition soon according to recent reports.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The 25-year-old striker is leaving Napoli after two years. He helped them win two Serie A titles, notably playing a significant role in the club’s success. The fixed fee for Raspadori is €22 million, with bonuses up to €4 million. Most bonuses are easy to achieve, including €3 million if Atlético qualify for the Champions League. Raspadori will have a medical and sign a five-year contract with Atlético Madrid. The move happened after Atlético ended talks for French midfielder Enzo Millot as per reports. Napoli signed Raspadori for €33 million from Sassuolo in 2023 and decided to sell him after he played a total of 26 Serie A games last season, scoring six goals and providing one assist according to confirmed statistics. He mainly played as a substitute in his two seasons in Naples.

WHY THIS TRANSFER MATTERS

This is Atlético Madrid’s second Italian signing this summer after Matteo Ruggeri joined from Atalanta. Raspadori can play in multiple positions in attack, giving coach Diego Simeone more options. Atlético finished third in La Liga last season, securing a Champions League berth, but struggled with injuries in attack. Raspadori’s signing will strengthen their squad as they aim for a better title challenge and a deeper run in the Champions League. Napoli finished as winners in Serie A under Antonio Conte, their 3rd title in history, and are now rebuilding before a more demanding season with Champions League football, with Raspadori’s departure being a part of that transformation as noted in current reports.

WHAT NEXT FOR ATLÉTICO AND NAPOLI?

Raspadori is expected to officially join Atlético Madrid next week after his medical. Atlético will start their new La Liga campaign against Espanyol away. Espanyol finished close to relegation spots last season. Atlético will aim to reduce the twelve-point gap with champions Barcelona while maintaining a lead over Athletic Club, who finished fourth. Napoli, on the other hand, face a rebuilding task under Conte as they try to bounce back from a season where theis sole focus was the Serie A. For Raspadori, moving to a top Spanish club like Atlético under Simeone is a fresh opportunity to fulfill his potential as a young player. Atlético supporters hope he can make an immediate impact in La Liga and the Champions League.