Aston Villa Sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid

The Italy international left-back swaps Madrid for Birmingham after just one season.

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What happened. Aston Villa have completed the signing of left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid, as confirmed by the Premier League club.

• Ruggeri made 26 LaLiga appearances last season.
• He featured 15 times in the Champions League.
• He joined Atlético last year on a five-year deal.

Ruggeri replaces Lucas Digne, who left for PSG, as Villa prepare for Champions League.

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