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Matteo Ruggeri set for imminent Aston Villa transfer from Atlético Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:25 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Matteo Ruggeri set for imminent Aston Villa transfer from Atlético Madrid

Summary

Matteo Ruggeri, a defender for Atlético Madrid, is on the verge of joining Aston Villa. After the Premier League club made a recent bid, Atlético Madrid management, having bolstered their defensive ranks with Alejandro Grimaldo, agreed to the transfer. Ruggeri has accepted Aston Villa's offer, signaling that his departure from Atlético is imminent. This move comes just a year after he joined Atlético from Italy and highlights Villa's ambition in the transfer market.

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By the Numbers

•Matteo Ruggeri accepts Aston Villa's transfer offer.
•Atlético Madrid management has agreed to the deal.
•Ruggeri's move follows the signing of Alejandro Grimaldo.
•The defender joined Atlético Madrid just a year ago.
•Aston Villa's bid indicates their ambitions for the upcoming season.

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4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético Madrid agrees ‘imminent’ Premier League switch

What they're saying

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A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid is all set to take his talents to the Premier League this summer. The Rojiblancos star on the exit ramp? Matteo Ruggeri.Stopper Rugge...
— Yahoo Sports

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