Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionBBC SportUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Villa close in on Atletico defender Ruggeri
Aston Villa are closing in on Matteo Ruggeri as their new left-back.
M. Ruggeri
player
Player
Matteo Ruggeri
Position
Left-back
Current club
Atletico Madrid
Linked club
Aston Villa
What happened. Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri, with a deal progressing.
- Ruggeri is 24 and expected to move to Villa Park after one season at Atletico.
- He would replace Lucas Digne, who joined PSG for £8.5m.
- Villa wanted more physicality at left-back and also eyed Pervis Estupinan.
Ruggeri could join before Villa face PSG in the Super Cup on Wednesday.
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