Atlético Madrid have successfully agreed a deal to sign Italian forward Giacomo Raspadori from Napoli for a fee package worth €22 million plus €4 million in add-ons. The 25-year-old has agreed personal terms and expressed his desire to join Diego Simeone’s project, with Napoli confirming their acceptance of the Spanish club’s latest proposal.
The agreement concludes weeks of intensive negotiations and provides Atlético with their eighth new signing of the summer transfer window. The deal comes after their pursuit of Enzo Millot collapsed when the French midfielder opted to join Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia.
Napoli have accepted Atlético Madrid’s proposal worth €22 million plus €4 million in easily achievable add-ons, bringing the total package to €26 million. This represents a slight reduction from Napoli’s initial €30 million valuation but meets their requirement for a significant fee.
The Italian club had been seeking a fixed fee closer to €30 million, but ultimately agreed to the structured deal after Raspadori made clear his preference for the Atlético move. The add-ons are designed to be fairly easy to achieve, ensuring most of the additional €4 million will be realized.
Earlier negotiations saw Atlético submit offers of €25 million plus €5 million bonuses, but the final agreement settled at the lower base fee with reduced add-on components that satisfied all parties.
Personal Terms and Player Preference
Raspadori agreed personal terms with Atlético Madrid earlier today after negotiations concluded successfully. The Italian international has been offered a contract running until 2030, demonstrating the Spanish club’s long-term commitment to his development.
A meeting took place in Madrid last Wednesday between Atlético representatives and Raspadori’s agents, during which the contract proposal was presented. The player’s positive response accelerated the final stages of negotiations between the clubs.
His desire to work under Diego Simeone’s tactical system and compete in La Liga proved decisive in pushing through the transfer despite interest from other European clubs throughout the summer window.
Strategic Context for Both Clubs
The signing addresses Atlético Madrid’s need for additional attacking depth as they prepare for domestic and European competition. Raspadori’s versatility to operate across multiple forward positions provides tactical flexibility for Simeone’s system.
For Napoli, the sale generates substantial funds while removing a player who had become peripheral to Antonio Conte’s tactical plans. The Italian coach’s system preferences made Raspadori’s departure increasingly likely despite his proven quality.
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This transfer represents Atlético’s continued investment in their squad following a busy summer of recruitment, with the club demonstrating ambition to compete at the highest levels across all competitions.
Background and Development
Raspadori joined Napoli from Sassuolo and has established himself as a versatile forward capable of playing across the attacking line. His technical ability and work rate align with modern football’s demands for multifunctional attacking players.
The 25-year-old’s experience in Serie A and international football with Italy provides valuable credentials that should aid his adaptation to La Liga’s tactical and physical demands.
This move continues the trend of Italian talent moving to Spanish football, with Raspadori following other successful transfers between the two leagues in recent seasons.
