Born on the 29th of April 1999, Mateo Retegui heralds from the passionate footballing nation of Argentina. Standing 6ft 1in tall (1.86m) and tipping the scales at 12st. 10lb (81kg), he commands an imposing presence as a forward, primarily deploying his skills as a striker for his current club, Atalanta, wearing the number 32 jersey. Besides his club duties, Retegui has also served as a proud representative for the Italy national team.
Regarded as a valuable asset within the football world, his current market value sits around £24m, as stated on Transfermarkt. His contract with Atalanta is set to run for three years and nine months more, expiring on the 30th of June, 2028.
Retegui began his professional journey in the beautiful game with a spell at Boca Juniors in the Primera División in Argentina, starting in July 2017. During his first season (2018 - 2019), he showcased his burgeoning talent in one first-team league appearance. In January of 2019, he ventured on loan to Estudiantes de La Plata, also in the Primera División in Argentina. Here, he gained further experience, securing three first team appearances in the 2018 - 2019 season and eighteen, coupled with four goals, in the 2019 - 2020 season.
Retegui's loan spell ended in June 2020, and he returned to Boca Juniors. Further loans to Talleres and Tigre followed. Both stints provided valuable playing time and a chance for Retegui to prove his worth. He scored 19 goals in 27 matches in the 2022 season and 11 goals in 21 games in the 2023 season for Tigre.
With a proven track record, Italian team Genoa took interest in Mateo and secured his transfer from Boca Juniors for a sum rounding to £10m in July 2023. During his tenure, he graced the pitch in 29 league games and was successful in netting the ball seven times.
Retegui was on the move again in August 2024, this time transferring to Atalanta for an upgraded fee of £19m. The 2024 - 2025 season saw him secure eight first-team appearances and notch the same number of goals for Atalanta. Despite this being a relatively early stage of his career in Europe, Retegui has also shown his ability in the international stage, showcasing his talent in Euro 2024, Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024, UEFA Super Cup 2024 - 2025 and the Nations League 2024 - 2025, stamping his mark with notable goal contributions.
