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Roma targets Matteo Ruggeri as Atletico seeks €25 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 7:10 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Roma targets Matteo Ruggeri as Atletico seeks €25 million

Summary

Roma is monitoring the transfer of Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid as they await the official appointment of Tony D’Amico as their new sporting director. Ruggeri, formerly of Atalanta and coached by Gian Piero Gasperini, is viewed as a potential addition to strengthen the squad. The left-back is interested in returning to Italy; however, Atletico Madrid reportedly values him at €25 million, making negotiations challenging. Roma will need to generate funds through player sales before committing to the transfer.

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•Roma is interested in Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid.
•Ruggeri played under Gasperini at Atalanta and developed into a top player.
•Atletico Madrid's asking price for Ruggeri is €25 million.
•Roma may need to sell players, including Ziolkowski, to finance transfers.
•Roma is preparing for the official announcement of Tony D’Amico as sporting director.

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7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Roma keen on Ruggeri, but pricetag makes deal difficult

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Roma, awaiting the official announcement of Tony D’Amico as their new sporting director, is monitoring various situations to improve Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad. The club is looking for both tall...
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