Aston Villa expresses interest in Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid

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.

• 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa have registered an interest in Mateo Ruggeri