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Aston Villa nears €20m agreement for Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid

7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:56 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Aston Villa nears €20m agreement for Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid
Summary

Aston Villa is approaching a deal to sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid for around €20 million. The 24-year-old left-back is reportedly advancing in personal terms as negotiations progress. Ruggeri's absence from Atletico's trip to South Korea coincides with Villa's efforts to replace Lucas Digne, who is likely leaving for Paris Saint-Germain. Villa aims to bolster their defense with a physically robust player, enhancing options for coach Unai Emery as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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Status Watch
  • •Matteo Ruggeri is 24 and made 47 appearances last season.
  • •Villa plans to replace Lucas Digne, who is linked with PSG.
  • •Ruggeri fits Villa's need for a more physical left-back.
  • •The clubs have broadly settled on a €20 million fee.
  • •Negotiations are ongoing, with personal terms advancing.
Latest Updates
  • 1:56 PMBBC Sport — Villa close in on Atletico defender Ruggeri
  • 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Aston Villa finally set to seal move for €26.5m defender
  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico prepare Romero bid as Ruggeri nears Aston Villa move
  • 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa agree €26.5m deal to sign Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid
  • 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Done Deal: Ruggeri agrees personal terms with Aston Villa at total €26.5m transfer
  • 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa Strike Major Deal As €20m-rated Defender Edges Closer To Switch: Good Deal For Emery?
  • 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Aston Villa set to complete €20m move for La Liga star
What they're saying
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Aston Villa agree Matteo Ruggeri transfer as deal reaches final stageAston Villa have moved decisively in the market, reaching a verbal agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid in a deal ...

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Atletico Madrid are set to make a new bid for Cristian Romero, once the sale of Matteo Ruggeri to Aston Villa is confirmed.The Spanish side are set to sell Ruggeri to Aston Villa in a transfer worth �...

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Aston Villa close in on Matteo Ruggeri deal as left-back plan takes shapeAston Villa are moving towards a full agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid, with the 24-year-old now advancing...

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