Atletico Madrid secures signing of Italian striker Raspadori from Napoli
Giacomo Raspadori, the Italian forward, has recently made a move to Atlético Madrid, signing a five-year contract. Before joining the Spanish club, Raspadori spent three years at Napoli, where he made a significant impact and helped the team achieve historic success.
During his time at Napoli, from 2022 to 2025, Raspadori made 109 appearances and scored 18 goals. One of his most notable achievements was winning the Serie A title in his first campaign at Napoli and again last season, marking a successful period for the club.
In the 2024–25 season, Raspadori scored six goals in 26 Serie A appearances before his move to Atlético Madrid. His departure from Napoli aims to strengthen Atlético Madrid's squad after they finished third in La Liga in 2024–25.
For the Italy national team, Raspadori made his senior debut in 2021 at the age of 21. He was a member of Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad, contributing to their victory at Wembley Stadium. As of August 2025, he has earned around 40 caps for Italy and scored 9 goals.
Here's a summary of Raspadori's achievements during his time at Napoli and his early career with Italy:
| Team | Period | Appearances | Goals | Achievements | |----------------|--------------|-------------|-------|-----------------------------------------| | Napoli | 2022–2025 | 109 | 18 | 2× Serie A titles (including 2024–25) | | Atlético Madrid| From Aug 2025| Just joined | 0 | Newly signed (5-year deal) | | Italy (senior) | 2021–2025 | ~40 | 9 | UEFA Euro 2020 winner; key international goals |
Before joining Napoli, Raspadori began his career with Sassuolo. His move from Napoli to Atlético Madrid was made permanent at the end of the 2022 season, and the deal is reported to be worth a total of 26 million euros ($30.14 million).
It's worth noting that the majority of Raspadori's game time at Napoli has come from the bench. Nevertheless, he has managed to score 13 goals for Napoli in the league, showcasing his potential and versatility as a player.
Raspadori's move to Atlético Madrid marks a new chapter in his career, and fans are eager to see how he will perform in the Spanish league. With his impressive record and achievements, there's no doubt that Raspadori will bring his talent and dedication to his new team.
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