**‘Lethal’ Retegui is Leading a Reshaped Atalanta and Dominating Serie A’s Scoring Charts** Mateo Retegui, a surprising addition from Genoa, has quickly made his mark at Atalanta, showcasing his talent and adaptability under the guidance of his manager. When Roberto Mancini reached out to Retegui last March to invite him to represent the Italian national team, the striker didn’t hesitate. “I just said yes right away,” he recalled. Despite being born and raised in Argentina, having never lived in Italy and not speaking the language, Retegui made an immediate impact, scoring on his international debut against England in Naples just days later. This decision transformed the course of his career. At just 23 years old and playing for Tigre on loan from Boca Juniors, Retegui was not a name that many European scouts were familiar with. He had netted 23 goals across all competitions in 2022, but there were lingering doubts about his potential. His parent club chose not to exercise their option to bring him back at the end of the year, and Argentina's manager, Lionel Scaloni, showed little interest in Retegui's choice to play for Italy. However, Retegui's move to Atalanta has proven to be a game-changer, as he has quickly risen to the top of Serie A's scoring charts, demonstrating his lethal finishing ability and seamless integration into the team.