Retegui accepts Al-Qadsiah offer and pushes for Atalanta exit

Italy international Mateo Retegui has accepted a €20m-a-year contract offer from Al-Qadsiah and is pushing to leave Atalanta.

Italy striker Retegui is ready to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me.

Retegui accepts 20m offer from Al-Qadsiah

Retegui has accepted a € 20m-a-year contract offer from the Saudi club and has informed his current club, Atalanta, that he wishes to leave this summer.

Football Italia exclusively reported on Tuesday that Atalanta had rejected a €53m bid from Al-Qadsiah, aiming to sell their striker for €60m.

Talks between the two clubs will continue in the coming hours with Al-Qadsiah, which could include some bonuses to match Atalanta’s asking price and secure the services of the latest Serie A top scorer.

Retegui pushing for Al-Qadsiah transfer

Retegui has netted 32 goals in 65 Serie A matches with Genoa and Atalanta.

He has only spent one season in Bergamo and one at the Stadio Marassi. Retegui has scored six goals in 20 appearances with the Italy national team.