Aston Villa are pushing to signal Matteo Ruggeri, with the Italy full-back the primary title Atlético Madrid are prepared to promote to steadiness their books.
According to Marca, Unai Emery’s aspect have entered the race with actual intent and need to full the deal shortly, doubtlessly inside hours.
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The operation now hinges on the participant himself, who’s weighing Villa’s provide in opposition to the potential of a return to Italy.
Ruggeri’s brokers, Tullio Tinti and Manuel Montipó, met Atlético director Mateu Alemany on the membership’s coaching base, after which the left-back was ignored of the first-choice group in coaching, a transparent signal he’s on his method out.
MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 14: Matteo Ruggeri of Atletico de Madrid reacts through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
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Atlético see Ruggeri sale as excellent enterprise
For Atlético, the transfer makes excellent sense. Having exhausted their price range on Álex Grimaldo, Morten Hjulmand and Kang-in Lee, they want gross sales to maintain working, and Grimaldo’s arrival has pushed Ruggeri down the pecking order.
His departure would generate a revenue on the €17m paid to Atalanta last summer and, crucially, wouldn’t require a substitute, with Dávid Hancko capable of cowl the place.
Juventus and Roma had each thought of Ruggeri earlier within the window, however it’s Villa who’ve made the decisive transfer, and the ultimate name now rests with the participant.
