Milan and Juventus both inquired about the 24-year-old Italian fullback Matteo Ruggeri, and Fiorentina made a specific attempt to sign him. However, Atletico Madrid has rejected all approaches for the player. The manager of the Spanish club, Simeone, wants to retain the fullback for at least one additional season because of his good performances. Inter also expressed interest, which was conditional on the potential departure of Carlos Augusto. From the Premier League, Liverpool, who have monitored Ruggeri for a couple of years, had an inquiry rejected following the 2024 Europa League final. Tottenham also received a rejection after evaluating him. Atletico Madrid has rejected several significant proposals, with offers greater than the 20 million paid for the player one year earlier. The player has not yet received a cap for Italy and is contracted until June 2030. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €28 million. Reports in June 2026 indicated that Atletico Madrid's asking price for the player was between €25 million and €30 million.