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Aston Villa Sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico for €20 million

8/8/2026

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Aston Villa have agreed a €20 million transfer with Atletico Madrid for left-back Matteo Ruggeri.
Fabrizio Romano said Ruggeri gave Villa the “green light” and will now negotiate his contract as a replacement for Lucas Digne, who will leave for Paris Saint-Germain for £8 million.
Ruggeri, 24, logged 47 appearances, seven assists, 20 league starts and 13 Champions League starts for Atletico and can also play centre-back.

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Aston Villa have agreed a €20 million transfer with Atletico Madrid for left-back Matteo Ruggeri.
Fabrizio Romano said Ruggeri gave Villa the “green light” and will now negotiate his contract as a replacement for Lucas Digne, who will leave for Paris Saint-Germain for £8 million.
Ruggeri, 24, logged 47 appearances, seven assists, 20 league starts and 13 Champions League starts for Atletico and can also play centre-back.