Atalanta closing on Giacomo Raspadori for about €23m strengthens their attack; punters should consider backing Atalanta to score Over 1.5 goals in early matches with Raspadori and monitor Anytime Scorer markets. His arrival could shorten Atalanta's odds in domestic fixtures, while markets involving Roma and Napoli may shift as both lose a potential striker target.
Atalanta to sign Giacomo Raspadori in €23m move
Atalanta are closing in on the signing of Italy striker Giacomo Raspadori from Atletico Madrid in a deal reported to be worth up to €23 million. The Bergamo club has offered a straight cash transfer that outpaced loan-plus-option proposals from other Serie A suitors.
Why the move makes sense
Raspadori has struggled for minutes and form in Spain, registering just two goals across all competitions this season. He wants continuity and a central role — a prospect Atalanta can offer. The transfer represents a clear bid to add versatility and depth to an attack capable of deploying him across multiple forward roles.
Winners and losers in the transfer market
The deal is a blow to both Roma and Napoli, who had explored different routes to bring the Italy international back to Serie A. Roma pursued a paid loan with an option or conditional obligation to buy, while Napoli looked at spreading the cost over time; neither formula matched Atalanta's outright purchase proposal.
Tactical impact on Atalanta
Under recent momentum, Atalanta have been on the rise — six wins from their last seven matches across all competitions — and Raspadori adds a forward who can relieve pressure on the starting front line, change formations mid-game, or act as a central striker in rotations. His arrival signals intent to maintain attacking intensity through the season.
Betting implications and market movement
Raspadori's arrival should push betting markets toward higher expectations for Atalanta's goal output. Punters may favour Over 1.5 team goals in early fixtures, consider Raspadori for Anytime Scorer bets as he integrates, and expect Atalanta's match-winner odds to shorten in domestic fixtures. Markets involving Roma and Napoli might adjust as both lose a realistic transfer target.
Fixture focus: Pisa next
Atalanta head into a Friday clash with Pisa riding strong form. Raspadori's potential integration gives the coach another option to sustain momentum, and the fixture provides an early chance to see how quickly he adapts to the team's attacking patterns.
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