Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 18th January 2026, 8:41 PM
Italian national team forward Giacomo Raspadori has made a swift return to Serie A, signing for Atalanta just six months after joining Atlético Madrid. The move marks Raspadori’s seventh signing for the Bergamo-based club ahead of the 2025–26 season.
In an official statement, Atalanta confirmed:
“We have finalised the permanent transfer of Giacomo Raspadori from Atlético Madrid. He is our seventh signing of the season.”
While the exact transfer fee has not been disclosed, Italian media outlets estimate it to be around €22 million. Raspadori had joined Atlético Madrid last August, with the Spanish club reportedly paying between €22–26 million. However, the 24-year-old struggled to make an impact, scoring just two goals in 15 appearances, none of which came in La Liga. He started only once in the league during his brief stint in Spain.
Raspadori began his professional career at the Sassuolo academy before moving to Napoli in 2022. Over three seasons in Naples, he played 109 matches across all competitions, scoring 18 goals and helping Napoli secure two Serie A titles. His former clubs, including Sassuolo and Roma, reportedly attempted to re-sign him before the Atalanta deal was completed.
The Italian international has earned 45 caps for his country, scoring 11 goals. His arrival at Atalanta comes at a pivotal moment for the club, which has seen a resurgence under new coach Raffaele Palladino, appointed in November. Once languishing in 13th place in Serie A, Atalanta have now climbed to 7th after three consecutive victories. In the Champions League, they are currently fifth in their group with 13 points, with two group stage matches remaining.
A summary of Raspadori’s career and Atalanta’s current form is provided below:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| New Club | Atalanta |
| Previous Club | Atlético Madrid |
| Transfer Fee | ~€22 million |
| Atlético Stats | 15 appearances, 2 goals (0 in La Liga) |
| Napoli Career | 109 matches, 18 goals, 2 Serie A titles |
| Italy National Team | 45 caps, 11 goals |
| Atalanta Serie A Position | 7th (after 3 consecutive wins) |
| Champions League Position | 5th, 13 points, 2 matches remaining |
Raspadori’s signing is expected to strengthen Atalanta’s attacking options significantly. Analysts suggest that his experience in top European leagues and proven goal-scoring ability at Napoli and the international level could prove decisive as Atalanta aim for a top-four Serie A finish and a strong Champions League campaign.
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