Atlético de Madrid agrees to the exit of Matteo Ruggeri for €20M

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Atletico de Madrid has reached an agreement with Aston Villa for the transfer of Matteo Ruggeri, the 24-year-old Italian left-back, for a fee close to 20 million euros. The player has also given his approval for the transfer and is already negotiating the terms of his new contract.

The deal is not yet officially closed, but the discussions have entered the final stages. According to Fabrizio Romano, there are still some steps remaining before completing the transfer and finalizing the player's move to the Premier League.

🚨🟣🔵 Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid have agreed on €20m deal for Matteo Ruggeri.

The Italian left back also gave the green light to the move with contract terms now being negotiated.

Few more steps needed then it could get done. pic.twitter.com/5sfS3LHzEc

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 8, 2026

Atletico de Madrid Agrees to Matteo Ruggeri's Sale

The agreement between the clubs is a significant step to unlock the deal. Aston Villa had been working for several days on bringing Ruggeri in and has finally managed to get closer to the economic conditions demanded by Atletico de Madrid.

The main reference for the transfer is around 20 million euros, although other reports in the past hours mention a structure of 18 million fixed plus six in variables. In any case, the understanding between the organizations is there, and now it's about finalizing the negotiation with the player.

Ruggeri has given his approval to move to Birmingham. The left-back is currently negotiating the duration of his contract and other personal conditions before being able to complete the medical examination and signing.

The Italian is under contract with Atletico de Madrid until June 30, 2030. He joined the club in the summer of 2025 from Atalanta, signing a five-season deal back then.

Aston Villa Accelerates to Close the Signing

Aston Villa has made Ruggeri one of their targets to strengthen the left-back position. The English team has rapidly progressed over the last few days and has secured the most challenging deal, which is the transfer fee.

The player arrived at Atletico after spending most of his career in Italy. He was developed in Atalanta's academy, made his first-team debut in 2020, and also had a loan spell at Salernitana.

His standout season in Bergamo came in 2023/24 when he played in 48 matches across all competitions and won the Europa League. That season, he was also included in the UEFA tournament's ideal team.

Ruggeri currently has an estimated market value of 28 million euros, while the negotiation with Aston Villa is below that figure in its fixed part.

Final Contract Details Pending

The operation now depends mainly on the contractual agreement between Ruggeri and Aston Villa. The player has given the green light to the club switch, so there is currently no sports obstacle to completing his move.

For Atletico de Madrid, the transfer would bring back a significant amount just a year after acquiring the full-back. Furthermore, his departure would free up a spot on the left side of the squad to make new moves during the final weeks of the transfer window.

The next steps will involve finalizing personal terms, completing the medical check-up, and signing the documentation. If no obstacles arise during these negotiations, Atletico de Madrid will soon be able to complete Ruggeri's sale to Aston Villa.

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