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Matteo Ruggeri Completes Aston Villa Move In Major Defensive Boost

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Italian left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid, adding another quality option to Unai Emery’s squad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 19 Aug 2026

Aston Villa Land Ruggeri Deal! £20M+ Agreement Reached As Emery Closes In On Italian Star

Aston Villa have struck a £20 million-plus agreement with Atlético Madrid for Matteo Ruggeri, with Unai Emery now waiting for the Italian defender to give the final green light to a move to Villa Park.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 8 Aug 2026