Villa close in on Atletico defender Ruggeri

Aston Villa are closing in on Matteo Ruggeri as their new left-back.

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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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