Mateo Retegui joins Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah from Atalanta

Mateo Retegui, apical scorer successful Italy's Serie A past season, has joined Saudi Pro League nine Al-Qadsiah from Atalanta.

Italian media reports Al-Qadsiah person paid much than £56m for the 26-year-old striker, who has signed a four-year contract.

The interest would marque Retegui the astir costly Italian subordinate of each time, beating Sandro Tonali's £55m determination to Newcastle from AC Milan successful 2023.

Retegui, who was calved successful Argentina but represents Italy, signed for Atalanta past summertime from Genoa and scored 25 league goals successful 36 appearances arsenic they finished third.

He made his debut for Italy successful 2023, scoring successful a 2-1 decision by England, and has scored six goals for his state successful 20 games.

"The Percassi family, the Pagliuca household and the full Nerazzurri nine sincerely convey Mateo for the bonzer publication helium made past play and privation him the champion for the continuation of his sporting vocation and for his future," Atalanta said.

Al-Qadsiah finished 4th successful the Saudi Pro League past season.

Retegui volition regenerate erstwhile Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang astatine the Saudi Arabian club.

The 36-year-old Gabon planetary near Al-Qadsiah past week and is reportedly adjacent to signing for French Ligue 1 nine Marseille.