The Italian forward leaves Atlético Madrid and returns to Serie A under Palladino
Giacomo Giacomo Raspadori has finally decided his future. After weeks of uncertainty, negotiations and changing scenarios, the striker is set to leave Atlético Madrid and begin a new chapter in Serie A with Atalanta, turning down Roma in the process.
It is the definitive twist in one of the most tangled transfer sagas of the January window.
Why Raspadori said no to Roma
Roma had been pushing hard for days, reaching an agreement in principle with Atlético Madrid and offering Raspadori a central role in Gian Piero Gasperini’s project. But the attacker continued to hesitate, keeping the door open to other options — particularly a potential return to Napoli.
That wait proved decisive. With Napoli unable to close the deal immediately due to financial constraints, Atlético Madrid urged the player to make a clear choice between Roma and Atalanta. At that point, Raspadori opted for Bergamo.
Atalanta and Palladino convince him
The Atalanta project, led by Raffaele Palladino, played a key role in the decision. The promise of continuity, tactical freedom and an attacking system tailored to his versatility ultimately outweighed Roma’s proposal.
Raspadori is expected in Bergamo shortly to complete the formal steps of the transfer, which is now considered fully agreed, with no further twists anticipated.
Roma move on
Roma, for their part, had already cooled their interest after the player’s repeated delays. Sporting director Frederic Massara is now working on alternative attacking profiles to strengthen Gasperini’s squad in the second half of the season. Among the hottest names in recent hours is Malen, currently at Aston Villa, as the Giallorossi reshape their January strategy.
A new start in Serie A
For Raspadori, the move to Atalanta represents a chance to relaunch himself in familiar surroundings, regain continuity and reassert his value in Serie A after a difficult spell in Spain.
After months of speculation, the telenovela is finally over — and Bergamo is the destination.
