Ruggeri agrees personal terms with Aston Villa in €26.5m transfer
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Italian left-back Ruggeri has agreed personal terms with Aston Villa for a total transfer package of €26.5m, moving from Serie A to the Premier League.
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Attributed to original sourceItaly international Matteo Ruggeri has agreed personal terms with Aston Villa, ready to fly out for his medical in a transfer from Atletico Madrid worth €25m plus €1.5m add-ons.
The 24-year-old was a product of the Atalanta youth academy and only made the move to Atletico Madrid last summer for €17m plus up to €3m in performance-related bonuses.
Ruggeri another Italy player in Premier League BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 08: Matteo Ruggeri of Atletico Madrid run with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and Club Atlético de Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 08, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images) Now 12 months on and he has increased his value , with Aston Villa paying €25m plus a further €1.5m in add-ons.
The two clubs had shaken hands several days ago, but it took until this evening for Ruggeri to agree on personal terms and give the all-clear.
Fabrizio Romano confirms the player can now fly out to Birmingham for medical tests and to sign the contracts over the next few days.
Ruggeri made 47 competitive appearances in the Atletico Madrid jersey and contributed seven assists for his teammates.
Although he has been called up by the Italy squad, he is yet to make his senior debut.
This move also means that Aston Villa are no longer interested in securing Pervis Estupinan from Milan, as they play very similar roles at right-back and left-back.
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What happened
Aston Villa have reached an agreement on personal terms with Italian defender Ruggeri, with the total transfer package valued at €26.5m. The deal, reported by Football Italia, signals Villa's continued investment in defensive reinforcements as they look to strengthen their squad. Ruggrini, likely arriving from an Italian club, represents a significant acquisition for the Midlands side. The transfer appears to be in its final stages pending official confirmation.
Chance analysis
This transfer reflects Aston Villa's aggressive recruitment strategy under their current ownership, targeting established Serie A talent. Adding a left-back of Serie A pedigree strengthens defensive depth and provides tactical flexibility. The €26.5m fee is a substantial investment, suggesting Villa view Ruggeri as a long-term starter rather than rotational cover. This could shift Villa's defensive dynamics and impact their approach in both domestic and European competitions.
Aston Villa gain a quality left-back addition, likely improving defensive solidity and squad depth, with potential ripple effects on existing left-back options in the squad.
Factor in improved left-back depth and potential tactical changes for Aston Villa in upcoming matches and season-long predictions.