Atlético closes the door on Matteo Ruggeri

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Matteo Ruggeri, a 24-year-old left-back, will continue to be a player for the Atlético de Madrid during the 2026/27 season despite interest from Roma, Fiorentina, and another team in Serie A. His agent, Tullio Tinti, has ruled out a departure in this transfer window as the club wants to keep him.

The decision keeps the Italian in Cholo Simeone's squad, although the arrival of Alejandro Grimaldo increases competition at left-back. Ruggeri's contract runs until June 30, 2030 after joining from Atalanta in the summer of 2025.

Matteo Ruggeri to remain at Atlético de Madrid

As reported by AS, Matteo Ruggeri's future was among the matters that the sporting direction needed to address during the transfer window. The left-back still has a market in Italy, and his sale could generate income after a first season with regular involvement.

Tinti has acknowledged contacts from Serie A, but he has also conveyed the club's stance. Roma and Fiorentina have inquired about the player, along with a third Italian entity whose identity has not been revealed.

The agent maintains that Atlético de Madrid is not willing to engage in negotiations. The club believes that Ruggeri should continue to compete for his position despite the signing of Grimaldo, who is also tied until 2030.

The Italian featured in 47 matches and accumulated 3,485 minutes during his first season under Cholo Simeone's guidance. He provided seven assists, all recorded in 2026.

These figures allowed the full-back to gain prominence in the latter half of the season. Ruggeri started to participate more regularly from January onwards and ended up being utilized in LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League matches.

Cholo Simeone to face competition at left-back

The arrival of Alejandro Grimaldo alters the distribution of minutes. The Spanish international arrives from Bayer Leverkusen to take on a significant role and offers alternatives as a left-back, wing-back, or midfielder.

The signing does not imply, for now, the departure of Matteo Ruggeri. The coaching staff will have two players for the position in a season involving participation in LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League.

The continuity also affects the planning of the youth academy. Julio Díaz, who had served as a backup at left-back, will move to Sevilla FC. Atlético will retain a percentage of his economic rights as part of the deal.

The club had started its phase of departures after closing the arrivals of Grimaldo, Morten Hjulmand, and Kang-in Lee. The departure of Antoine Griezmann and the end of Nico González's loan spell have already freed up two spots in the squad.

Italy presses, but Atlético is very clear

Ruggeri could have been another sale due to his age, contract, and experience in Italy, but the sporting direction has chosen to maintain two options on the left flank. The decision reduces available space but intensifies internal competition for a season involving three main tournaments.

The next step will be to monitor the distribution of minutes during the preseason and the early rounds of LaLiga. Unless there is a change in the club's stance or a proposal altering the scenario, Matteo Ruggeri will continue working with Cholo Simeone and will not return to Italy this summer.

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