Tottenham, whose manager is De Zerbi, evaluated 24-year-old Italian Matteo Ruggeri but learned he was not available for a transfer from Atletico Madrid. The Spanish club has refused all offers for the full-back, as manager Simeone intends to keep him for at least one more season due to his good performances. It is reported that Atletico Madrid rejected significant proposals exceeding the 20 million euros they paid for him a year prior. In addition to Tottenham, approaches from Liverpool and several Serie A clubs, including Fiorentina, Milan, Juventus, and Inter, were also rejected. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €28.00m. In June 2026, Atletico Madrid's asking price was reportedly between €25 million and €30 million. Ruggeri has not yet played for the Italian national team.