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Aston Villa signs Matteo Ruggeri and Zion Suzuki

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:45 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Aston Villa signs Matteo Ruggeri and Zion Suzuki

Summary

Aston Villa announced the signings of Matteo Ruggeri and Zion Suzuki on August 19. Suzuki, a goalkeeper from Japan, expressed his ambition to make history at the club, while Ruggeri, a left-back from Italy, stated he was impressed with Villa's project under manager Unai Emery. Ruggeri previously played for Atletico Madrid, where he reached the Champions League semi-finals. Both players are looking to contribute to Villa's success in the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Matteo Ruggeri joins Aston Villa from Atletico Madrid.
•Zion Suzuki arrives at Villa Park from Parma.
•Ruggeri aims to replicate his Champions League success at Villa.
•Suzuki aspires to prove himself in the Premier League.
•Both players expressed excitement about the club's project.

Latest Updates

3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Suzuki and Ruggeri speak about Villa moves

What they're saying

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Aston Villa have welcomed Matteo Ruggeri and Zion Suzuki to Villa Park on Wednesday. Japan goalkeeper Suzuki told VillaTV that he aims to "make some history at this great club", while Italian defender Ruggeri said he had "no doubts" about joining Unai Emery's side. Left-back Ruggeri, who spent last season with Atletico Madrid, said he was "really impressed by the project of this team".
— Yahoo Sports

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