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

Aston Villa have taken a major step towards landing Matteo Ruggeri after reaching an agreement with Atlético Madrid for the highly-rated Italian full-back.

The deal, understood to be worth more than £20 million, represents a significant breakthrough for Unai Emery, who has been determined to strengthen his squad ahead of another demanding Premier League campaign.

Villa have moved decisively for Ruggeri and have now cleared one of the biggest hurdles in the negotiations; reaching an agreement with Atlético on a transfer fee.

Aston Villa have reportedly reached a £20m-plus agreement with Atlético Madrid for Italian left-back Matteo Ruggeri. But the transfer is not completely over the line yet.

Ruggeri’s approval remains the final piece of the puzzle, with the player expected to make a decision on whether to swap Madrid for Birmingham and begin a new chapter in the Premier League.

The 24-year-old has emerged as an attractive option for Emery because of his versatility, pace and attacking threat from the left flank. His ability to operate as a conventional full-back or wing-back gives the Villa boss another weapon as he looks to add greater depth and tactical flexibility to his squad.

Ruggeri arrived at Atlético from Atalanta and has continued to attract attention with his energetic performances and ability to deliver quality from wide areas.

Now Villa are pushing to turn interest into a statement signing.

For Emery, the potential arrival of Ruggeri would represent more than simply another defensive addition. It would give Villa another dynamic option on the left and strengthen their ability to compete across multiple competitions.

The message from Villa is clear; the deal is close, the agreement is in place, and only Ruggeri’s final decision stands between the Italian and a move to England.

Aston Villa fans could soon have a new Italian star to welcome to Villa Park.