SOCCER: Atalanta rescue forward Raspadori from Atletico misery

Giacomo Raspadori has returned to Italy after a challenging six months in Spain, signing with Atalanta following a brief stint at Atletico Madrid.

The 25-year-old Italy international, who previously won two Serie A titles with Napoli, had joined Atletico Madrid ahead of the 2025-26 season on a five-year deal reportedly worth 26 million euros ($30 million). However, he struggled to secure a regular starting spot, scoring just two goals in 15 appearances.

Atalanta has now offered Raspadori a contract through 2030, providing the forward a chance to revive his career in Serie A. While financial details were not officially disclosed, Italian media reported the clubs agreed on a transfer fee of 25 million euros plus bonuses.

Currently seventh in the Serie A table after 20 rounds, Atalanta sits eight points off a top-four spot and is set to face relegation-threatened Pisa later on Friday.

($1 = 0.8615 euros) -Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford/Reuters