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Mateo Retegui Completes €65M Move to Al-Qadsiah as Argentine Clubs Collect Solidarity Fees

He has signed a three-year contract worth about €20 million per season with the Saudi Pro League side.

Overview

  • Atalanta transferred Retegui for €65 million on July 22, finalizing one of this summer’s most expensive moves in European football.
  • FIFA’s solidarity mechanism will send €1.625 million to Boca Juniors, €650 000 to River Plate and €325 000 each to Estudiantes, Talleres and Tigre.
  • The 26-year-old striker, crowned Serie A’s top scorer with 25 goals last season, departed after tallying 28 goals and nine assists in 49 appearances.
  • Al-Qadsiah showcased Retegui’s arrival in a club video highlighting his medical exams, arrival in Saudi Arabia and first-team welcome.
  • The transfer underscores the Saudi Pro League’s deepening financial reach as it pursues high-profile international talent.