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Soccer News / Football Italia / August 19

Ruggeri: ‘I was enchanted by Aston Villa project’ and Italy ambition

Italy full-back Matteo Ruggeri explains he was ‘enchanted’ by the Aston Villa project and hopes to continue impressing in the Champions League after Atalanta and Atletico Madrid.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / August 11

Done Deal: Ruggeri agrees personal terms with Aston Villa at total €26.5m transfer

Italy international Matteo Ruggeri has agreed personal terms with Aston Villa, ready to fly out for his medical in a transfer from Atletico Madrid worth €25m plus €1.5m add-ons.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / August 6
From Spain: Aston Villa reach agreement to sign La Liga defender

From Spain: Aston Villa reach agreement to sign La Liga defender

Aston Villa have moved closer to solving their left-back problem after agreeing a deal with Atlético Madrid for Matteo Ruggeri. Unai Emery needs another natural option on that side because Lucas Digne is expected to depart, leaving the squad short of experience and width.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 5

Done Deal: Italy talent Ruggeri to Aston Villa for €18m plus €6m bonus

Marca report that Italy international Matteo Ruggeri will join Aston Villa after an agreement with Atletico Madrid worth €18m plus €6m in add-ons. The left-back just celebrated his 24th birthday last month and was purchased from Atalanta in the summer of 2025 with an investment worth €17m.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 4

Aston Villa keen on Atletico and Italy full-back Ruggeri

Aston Villa are pushing to sign Matteo Ruggeri, with the Italy full-back the first name Atlético Madrid are willing to sell to balance their books. According to Marca, Unai Emery’s side have entered the race with real intent and want to complete the deal quickly, potentially within hours.

Atalanta News / Caught Offside / July 26
Liverpool and Tottenham monitoring 24-year-old wide player from La Liga club

Liverpool and Tottenham monitoring 24-year-old wide player from La Liga club

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing the Atletico Madrid defender, Matteo Ruggeri. The 24-year-old left-back has done quite well for the Spanish club, and he has impressed in the European competitions as well.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 15

Fiorentina eye Serie A return for Atletico Madrid’s Ruggeri

Matteo Ruggeri remains firmly on Fiorentina’s radar as the Viola continue their search for reinforcements out wide, and the full-back’s own inclinations may work in their favour.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 27

Fiorentina want Udogie of Tottenham or Atletico Madrid’s Ruggeri

Fiorentina director Fabio Paratici continues to work with old club Tottenham Hotspur to bring in Italy international Destiny Udogie, while Atletico Madrid’s Matteo Ruggeri is an alternative.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 13

Fiorentina revive interest in Spurs’ Dragusin and Atletico’s Ruggeri as Paratici eyes double raid

Fiorentina are reviving their pursuit of two players with Serie A pedigree currently playing abroad, with sporting director Fabio Paratici targeting both Radu Dragusin and Matteo Ruggeri as he looks to strengthen the defence this summer.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / June 11

Roma and Juventus Tussling for Atletico Madrid Defender

Roma and Juventus are on the prowl for a left-back and have taken an interest in a familiar face, Matteo Ruggeri, who could depart Atletico Madrid after just one season.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / June 10

Agents confirm Juventus and Roma interest in Ruggeri

Matteo Ruggeri’s agents confirm Juventus and Roma’s interest in the Atlético Madrid defender: ‘There are requests from Italy and abroad.’ Juventus and Roma are among the clubs interested in Atlético Madrid left-back Ruggeri.

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Atalanta News / Football Italia / April 30

Ruggeri gives ‘obvious’ Yamal verdict and thanks Simeone

Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri credits Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone for his defensive development and confirms Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been the ‘toughest’ opponent he’s faced this season.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / April 15

GdS: Ruggeri ‘bloodied and heroic’ after dealing with ‘demon’ Yamal in Champions League

La Gazzetta dello Sport calls Matteo Ruggeri ‘heroic’ after Atlético Madrid’s aggregate win over Barcelona, which sent the Colchoneros to the Champions League semi-finals.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / June 27, 2025
Robertson turns down Atletico move in favour of fight for Liverpool future – report

Robertson turns down Atletico move in favour of fight for Liverpool future – report

Liverpool may no longer need to worry about replacing one of our most decorated defenders this summer, following a significant development in Spain. According to Matteo Moretto on X, Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal worth €20m including bonuses for Atalanta left-back Matteo Ruggeri.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 26, 2025

Ruggeri on verge of Atletico Madrid transfer from Atalanta

Atletico Madrid are reportedly down to the final details in a deal for Atalanta and Italy international wing-back Matteo Ruggeri for circa €20m. According to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the two clubs are broadly in agreement and hope to get the paperwork finalised within 48 hours.

Atalanta News / ESPN / June 26, 2025

Source: Atleti cool Robertson interest, Ruggeri close

Atlético Madrid are close to signing Atalanta full-back Matteo Ruggeri, after turning their attention away from Liverpool's Andy Robertson, a source has told ESPN.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 31, 2024

Report – Atalanta Set To Face Off Against Inter Milan Without Two Star Strikers

Atalanta will trade tackles with Inter Milan on Thursday without an out-and-out striker, with Gianluca Scamacca and Matteo Retegui injured. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Matteo Ruggeri has recovered from a minor fitness problem.

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / December 30, 2024

Key Atalanta Wingback Fit For Supercoppa Italiana Clash Vs Inter Milan – Italy Strikers Still Out

Wingback Matteo Ruggeri is back for Atalanta in Thursday’s Supercoppa Italiana clash with Inter Milan, while strikers Mateo Retegui and Gianluca Scamacca are still out.

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