Liverpool and Spurs pursue Matteo Ruggeri amid Atletico Madrid's firm stance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Liverpool and Tottenham are competing for Matteo Ruggeri, but Atletico Madrid has rejected all inquiries regarding his transfer. Despite strong interest over the past two years, Diego Simeone aims to retain the left-sided player after Atletico's significant investment. Both clubs have previously monitored Ruggeri's progress but have so far faced consistent pushback from Atletico. The outlook remains uncertain as Atletico has emphasized their intent to keep him for at least another season.
- •Liverpool and Tottenham are interested in Matteo Ruggeri.
- •Atletico Madrid has blocked all transfer approaches.
- •Simeone is determined to keep Ruggeri for the upcoming season.
- •Clubs from Italy also expressed interest in Ruggeri.
- •Liverpool has tracked Ruggeri for over two years without success.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool face Spurs competition for Italian defender
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool and Spurs set to battle for Atletico Madrid star
"Liverpool Linked With Matteo Ruggeri As Atletico Madrid Reject ApproachesLiverpool’s long-running admiration for Matteo Ruggeri appears to have met another firm barrier, with Atletico Madrid unwilli...
"Liverpool Interest in Matteo Ruggeri Hits Atletico Madrid Wall as Simeone Blocks ExitLiverpool’s long-running interest in Matteo Ruggeri has run into a familiar problem, Atletico Madrid do not want ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 11:55 AMLiverpool face Spurs competition for Italian defender
Liverpool Linked With Matteo Ruggeri As Atletico Madrid Reject ApproachesLiverpool’s long-running admiration for Matteo Ruggeri appears to have met another firm barrier, with Atletico Madrid unwilli...
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 7:00 AMLiverpool and Spurs set to battle for Atletico Madrid star
Liverpool Interest in Matteo Ruggeri Hits Atletico Madrid Wall as Simeone Blocks ExitLiverpool’s long-running interest in Matteo Ruggeri has run into a familiar problem, Atletico Madrid do not want ...
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