According to Tuttomercato, Matteo Ruggeri is set to become a new Aston Villa player, moving from Atletico Madrid for a fee close to 28 million euros plus bonuses. The report adds that Atletico Madrid's initial demand was 38 million euros, and the first offer from the Birmingham club was 18 million euros. Ruggeri will undergo medical examinations today, and the official announcement is expected tomorrow, as documents have already been exchanged between the two clubs. He will sign a five-year contract until 2031. His salary will be 6 million euros gross plus bonuses, with a net amount of around 4 million euros all-inclusive, up from his previous salary of 2.4 million euros. The transfer will result in a capital gain of around 15 million euros for Atletico Madrid, who bought him for 18 million euros plus 2 million in bonuses a year ago. Tuttomercato reports that Atletico Madrid decided to sell the Italian player after the arrival of Alejandro Grimaldo and to facilitate the Cristian Romero deal.

Matteo Ruggeri is set to become a new Aston Villa player. Sky Sport reports that the English club has completed the deal with Atletico Madrid and that documents have been exchanged between the parties. Atletico Madrid will receive 28 million euros, an amount that is 10 million more than a year ago and results in a capital gain of approximately 14 million. Ruggeri's salary will increase from 2.5 million euros to 5 million per year. He earned 200,000 euros in 2023 and subsequently renewed for 800,000 before his transfer to Spain.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement with Atlético Madrid to sign Matteo Ruggeri. The agreement between the clubs is for a €25m fixed fee plus €1.5m in add-ons. An agreement on terms has also been reached with Ruggeri. Medical and travel are scheduled for this week, conditional on documents being approved in the next hours.

According to Matteo Moretto, Matteo Ruggeri's transfer to Aston Villa is closed for approximately 25 million euros. Preparations are being made for the trip, medical examinations, and signing.

Matteo Ruggeri is expected to transfer from Atletico Madrid to Aston Villa. An Instagram post by one of Ruggeri's close friends, which is being interpreted as a farewell message, included a message about "the last page of a wonderful journey" and a "goodbye Madrid". The official announcement of the signing is expected to be made in the next few hours. The transfer fee is reportedly close to 25 million euros, comprising 18 million fixed and the rest as variables. The official announcement might occur after the UEFA Super Cup match between Aston Villa and PSG this Wednesday.

Matteo Moretto reports that Matteo Ruggeri's transfer to Aston Villa is imminent. According to the report, Ruggeri has agreed to the transfer and negotiations between the clubs are nearly finalized, with only minor details remaining to be resolved. Ruggeri is expected to travel to Birmingham next week.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Aston Villa and Atlético Madrid have agreed on a €20m deal for Matteo Ruggeri. According to the same report, the Italian left-back has approved the move, contract terms are now being negotiated, and a few more steps are needed before the transfer could be completed.

According to Marca, Matteo Ruggeri has accepted the proposal from Aston Villa, which moves the two parties toward a definitive agreement. Ruggeri is nearing a departure from Atlético de Madrid. Despite recent controversy involving the player, Aston Villa has decided to proceed with the transfer, and Ruggeri is expected to join the Premier League.

According to Nicolo Schira, Matteo Ruggeri is close to joining Aston Villa from Atletico Madrid, having agreed personal terms for a contract until 2031. Several Serie A clubs had shown interest in Ruggeri, but Aston Villa have moved ahead of all the competitors.

Tuttomercato reports that Aston Villa is nearing an agreement to acquire Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid. Aston Villa has made an offer of 38 million euros, and Matteo Ruggeri would receive a significant salary increase from 2.5 million euros to 5 million euros per year. The transfer is not yet finalized but is considered possible if the financial terms are confirmed. Last year, Ruggeri was transferred from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid for 18 million euros plus 2 million euros in bonuses.

It is reported that Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid to sign Matteo Ruggeri. According to Marca, Villa increased their interest after identifying Ruggeri as a suitable option to replace Lucas Digne. Atletico Madrid are willing to approve the transfer after signing Alejandro Grimaldo, whose arrival reduced Matteo Ruggeri's likely playing time. AS reports that Ruggeri has not yet given his final agreement and is considering Villa's proposal and approaches from clubs in England and Italy. Ruggeri has been excluded from Atletico's trip to South Korea while considering his options.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Atletico Madrid and Aston Villa have reached an agreement for the transfer of Matteo Ruggeri. The transfer fee for the 24-year-old Italian left-back is 18 million euros plus six in variables, and only an agreement between the player and the English club regarding the salary remains.

According to AS, Matteo Ruggeri has an offer from Aston Villa that is satisfactory to the red-and-whites.

According to Nicolo Schira, Aston Villa are in advanced talks with Atletico Madrid regarding the signing of Matteo Ruggeri. Aston Villa have proposed a contract to the left-back that would run until 2031 and include a salary increase.

The Athletic has reported that Matteo Ruggeri, a left-back for Atletico Madrid, fits the criteria established by Aston Villa in their search for a full-back. Ruggeri is regarded as the primary alternative to Estupinan and would have a higher cost, with an estimated price of €25 million. The expected cost for Estupinan is approximately €6-7 million lower than that amount.

According to The Athletic, Aston Villa is closely interested in Matteo Ruggeri to strengthen their left flank and provide competition to Ian Maatsen. Discussions have already taken place between the parties. Matteo Ruggeri is on a shortlist of targets, following a full season at Atletico Madrid where he made 47 appearances and provided 7 assists. Off-field controversies involving the player have caused tension around the deal, and clubs are assessing the impact of such a recruitment.

Aston Villa has shifted its transfer focus to Matteo Ruggeri after its pursuit of Pervis Estupinan stalled. The English club is now in contact with Atletico Madrid, who have informed Ruggeri that he will be permitted to depart. The move for Estupinan was halted after Milan's coach, Ruben Amorim, blocked the player's departure.