Matteo Ruggeri set to leave Atlético Madrid for Aston Villa this summer
Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri has agreed to join Premier League side Aston Villa, with his departure from Atlético Madrid described as imminent.
Atlético Madrid’s defensive roster will lose Matteo Ruggeri, who has accepted a transfer to Premier League club Aston Villa. The Italian’s name has been linked with a move throughout the summer window, and the club reportedly approved the offer without hesitation after recently reinforcing the left side with Alejandro Grimaldo. According to transfer market insider Matteo Moretto, Ruggeri confirmed his decision, describing his exit as imminent.
The announcement comes as the Metropolitano management prepares for next season’s squad changes. No financial details were disclosed, but the deal signals Atlético’s readiness to cash in on a player who arrived only a year ago.
Why it matters
The transfer reshapes Atlético’s defense and adds a promising defender to Aston Villa’s Premier League squad.
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