Atlético Madrid Signs Giacomo Raspadori
Atlético Madrid has officially secured the services of Giacomo Raspadori, a forward previously with Napoli, as announced by the club on Monday. The Italian national team player, who netted six goals in 26 appearances for Napoli during the last Serie A season, has committed to a five-year deal with Atlético.
Summer Signings and Squad Strengthening
Raspadori is the club’s seventh signing this summer, joining a roster that includes new arrivals such as Álex Baena, Johnny Cardoso, Dávid Hancko, Thiago Almada, Matteo Ruggeri, and Marc Pubill, all aiming to bolster the squad prior to the 2025-26 season.
Looking Ahead: Season Goals
Atlético seeks to bounce back after a challenging 2024-25 season, where they finished third in LaLiga and faced early exits from the UEFA Champions League and the Copa del Rey, in addition to their elimination in the group stage of the Club World Cup.
Preseason Performance
In their most recent preseason match, Atlético achieved a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park, showcasing their preparations for the upcoming campaign under the management of Diego Simeone.
Raspadori’s Background
Raspadori, who debuted with Sassuolo and joined Napoli in 2022, has already celebrated two Serie A titles and was part of the Italy team that won the Euro 2020 championship.
