Atalanta are close to landing Giacomo Raspadori from Atletico Madrid for up to €23 million, according to Sky Italia.
La Dea have moved decisively in the last hours, accelerating negotiations with Atletico and putting a straight cash offer on the table rather than the loan‑plus‑option formulas proposed by rival suitors.
Atletico are keen to recoup the bulk of the money they invested in signing Raspadori from Napoli after an underwhelming spell for the striker, who has managed just two goals across all competitions so far.
Raspadori’s impending move to Atalanta represents a major blow to Roma and Napoli, both of whom had worked for weeks on different solutions to bring the Italy international back to Serie A.
Roma had been in advanced talks over a paid loan with an option or conditional obligation to buy, while Napoli explored a return that would have spread costs over time, but neither formula matched Atalanta’s proposal for an outright purchase.
The player, eager for continuity and a central role after limited minutes in Spain, has been attracted by the prospect of being a key figure in Bergamo rather than on the periphery.
Capable of playing multiple roles in attack, Raspadori offers a variety of options to an Atalanta team currently in the ascendancy.
After a rough start to the campaign, Raffaele Palladino’s men have been on an upward trajectory of late, with six wins from their last seven matches across all competitions.
A chance to continue their impressive run awaits against Pisa on Friday.
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