Mateo Retegui Set for Big-Money Switch to Al Qadsiah as Aubameyang Departs

Al Qadsiah are about to sign Italian striker Mateo Retegui from Atalanta in a big deal. The transfer could be worth up to €65 million. Retegui has agreed to a huge contract offer. Meanwhile, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will leave the Saudi club for free.

According to a previous report, Aubameyang is set to depart the club.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Al Qadsiah recently got promoted to the Saudi Pro League. They have been trying hard to sign Serie A‘s top scorer. The club improved their offer to match Atalanta’s €60 million asking price after a lower bid was rejected. Retegui, 26, has accepted a big contract worth €20 million a year and told Atalanta he wants to move.

RETEGUI’S FORM AND THE SEASON SO FAR

Retegui had a great first season at Atalanta. He scored 25 goals in 36 Serie A games and became the league’s top scorer. His goals helped Atalanta finish well in the league and make it to Europe. With 32 goals in 65 Serie A matches and 6 goals in 20 games for Italy, Retegui is now a top striker. Though clubs like Arsenal and AC Milan were interested, Al Qadsiah’s offer was too good to refuse.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR AL QADSIAH AND ATALANTA?

Thanks to big investment, Al Qadsiah are showing their ambitions. They are signing star players like Retegui for the new season. However, when Aubameyang leaves, they will lose experience. But this also gives Retegui a chance to shine. Atalanta, on the other hand, will need to find a new striker. Napoli’s Giacomo Raspadori and Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca are potential options. Both clubs have important games coming up. Al Qadsiah play Al Nassr, and Atalanta will start their Serie A season, looking to do well again in Europe.

Al Qadsiah finished fourth in the Saudi Pro League last season, which demonstrates their competitive edge according to a previous report.