The Saudi club Al-Qadisiyah has successfully reached an official agreement with the Italian club Atalanta to acquire the international Italian striker Matteo Retegui, making it one of the most significant transfers in the Saudi Professional League this summer, as confirmed by the reliable Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The total value of the deal is approximately 67 million euros, including bonuses and incentives, marking it as one of the most expensive transfers in the history of Atalanta and one of the largest transfers in the history of Al-Qadisiyah, which has recently been promoted to the Professional League.

Retegui, who is 25 years old, is expected to sign a long-term contract with Al-Qadisiyah, which includes an annual salary exceeding more than six times what he earned in the Italian league, reflecting the ongoing Saudi strategy to attract global football stars as part of the sports sector development project.

Retegui is expected to arrive in the Kingdom in the coming days to undergo medical examinations in preparation for the official announcement of the deal and his introduction to the fans.