Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Aston Villa push to sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético
Villa are closing in on the Italy full-back, with Atlético ready to sell for profit.
M. Ruggeri
player
Player
Matteo Ruggeri
Position
Left-back
Current club
Atlético Madrid
Linked club
Aston Villa
What happened. Aston Villa are pushing to sign Matteo Ruggeri, with Atlético Madrid willing to sell the Italy full-back to balance their books.
- Ruggeri's agents met Atlético director Mateu Alemany.
- Ruggeri was left out of first-choice training group.
- Juventus and Roma had also considered him.
The deal could be completed within hours, pending the player's decision.
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