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Aston Villa expresses interest in Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:45 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Aston Villa expresses interest in Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid
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Aston Villa has shown interest in signing Diego Simeone's defender Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid, as reported on August 4. Unai Emery, now managing at Villa Park, sees Ruggeri's tactical versatility as a valuable addition. The 24-year-old Italian has not participated in recent training sessions with Atletico, suggesting a potential move is forthcoming. Villa is looking to strengthen their left-side defense, especially with Lucas Digne departing to Paris Saint-Germain. Alongside Villa, Serie A clubs Juventus and Roma have also indicated interest in Ruggeri this summer.

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  • •Aston Villa is interested in Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid.
  • •Ruggeri is valued for his tactical flexibility in defense.
  • •Villa seeks left-sided depth as Digne prepares to leave.
  • •The defender did not train with Atletico recently.
  • •Juventus and Roma have also shown interest in Ruggeri.
Latest Updates
  • 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa Agree €21m Deal For 24-Year-Old As Final Talks Begin: The Right Profile For Emery?
  • 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa agree €24m deal with Atletico Madrid for Matteo Ruggeri
  • 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa keen on Atletico and Italy full-back Ruggeri
  • 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa have registered an interest in Mateo Ruggeri
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Aston Villa have registered their interest in Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri, according to MARCA. Unai Emery is at Villa Park.The 24-year-old Italian international left-back has caught the ey...

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Aston Villa have reached an agreement in principle with Atletico Madrid to sign Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri in a deal worth up to €24 million. Unai Emery is at Villa Park.According to MARCA, Vil...

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Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Matteo Ruggeri after reaching an agreement with Atlético Madrid, according to Italian journalist Luca Cerchione on X. The proposed transfer is worth €18...

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