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Mateo Retegui scored seven goals in 29 appearances for Genoa before joining Serie A rivals Atalanta Mateo Retegui, top scorer in Italy's Serie A last season, has joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah from Atalanta. Italian media reports Al-Qadsiah have paid more than £56m for the 26-year-old striker, who has signed a four-year contract. The fee would make Retegui the most expensive Italian player of all time, beating Sandro Tonali's £55m move to Newcastle from AC Milan in 2023. Retegui, who was born in Argentina but represents Italy, signed for Atalanta last summer from Genoa and scored 25 league goals in 36 appearances as they finished third. He made his debut for Italy in 2023, scoring in a 2-1 defeat by England, and has scored six goals for his country in 20 games. "The Percassi family, the Pagliuca family and the entire Nerazzurri club sincerely thank Mateo for the extraordinary contribution he made last season and wish him the best for the continuation of his sporting career and for his future, " Atalanta said. Al-Qadsiah finished fourth in the Saudi Pro League last season. Retegui will replace former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the Saudi Arabian club. The 36-year-old Gabon international left Al-Qadsiah last week and is reportedly close to signing for French Ligue 1 club Marseille. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast 'I wore this shirt growing up' - Man Utd sign Mbeumo Brown 'not surprised' by Horner's Red Bull sacking Mc Cullum said England were 'too nice' - Brook Celebrating the greatest final lines in film history Uncovering the dark side of football hooliganism Revealing the secrets of our species The man who said ‘no’ to Walt Disney 'Rashford's Man Utd exit leaves unanswered questions' 'Historic' football regulator bill becomes law - what it means for fans What made playing with Bumrah unique - Pujara column How Ekitike shows Slot shift towards Klopp tactics 'Toppling Scheffler becomes the next objective for Mc Ilroy' 'Special moment' - Scheffler wins The Open. Video'Special moment' - Scheffler wins The Open 'I feel I'll play well'- Venus Williams ready to roll again at 45 How 'Tiger-like' Scheffler is conquering golf 'He did things-no one could do' - how 2005 Ashes 'reinvented' Flintoff. Video'He did things-no one could do' - how 2005 Ashes 'reinvented' Flintoff 'The genius of modern boxing' - Usyk knocks out Dubois in rematch. Video'The genius of modern boxing' - Usyk knocks out Dubois in rematch An Open to remember - 18 photos from Royal Portrush Brown-Finnis' Euros semi-finals predictions Berger's stunning save prevents extra-time own goal. Video Berger's stunning save prevents extra-time own goal 'We felt like Premier League footballers' - Jones relives 2005 Ashes The race for a striker is hotting up - who is still available? What to do about Test cricket's slow play problem? Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.