Villa close in on €25m Matteo Ruggeri deal
- A M. Ruggeri move to Aston Villa is gathering pace — 6 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Fabrizio Romano (X / tweet), putting it at roughly 65% to complete.
Story log
- 19 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 19 Aug11 new sources: BBC Sport, Fabrizio Romano (X / tweet), AS, Football‑Italia — now 12 tracking the story
- 12 AugStory opened — 1 source (BBC Sport)
What the reports say
- Reports that Aston Villa have reached agreement with Atlético Madrid to sign Matteo Ruggeri (deal reported as €25m fixed + €1.5m add‑ons) with medical/travel imminent. — Fabrizio Romano (X / tweet)
- Football‑Italia reports the move as done and cites MARCA’s figure of €18m + €6m in add‑ons. — Football‑Italia
- AS reports 'Oficial: El Aston Villa se lleva a Matteo Ruggeri' (coverage of the developing transfer stating Villa will sign Ruggeri). — AS
- Goal.com (international) and other outlets are running summaries of Marca/Romano reporting that Atletico have agreed a Ruggeri sale to Aston Villa and that the fee is in the €18–25m range depending on outlet. — Goal
M. Ruggeri is a 24-year-old full-back at Atletico Madrid, rated 81.5 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 39th of 301 on scout potential in the La Liga. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option this season (51.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.99 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ruggeri.
- FFabrizio Romano (X / tweet)Reports that Aston Villa have reached agreement with Atlético Madrid to sign Matteo Ruggeri (deal reported as €25m fixed + €1.5m add‑ons) with medical/travel imminent.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Reports that Aston Villa have reached agreement with Atlético Madrid to sign Matteo Ruggeri (deal reported as €25m fixed + €1.5m add‑ons) with medical/travel imminent.
11 AugRead full article → - FFootball‑ItaliaFootball‑Italia reports the move as done and cites MARCA’s figure of €18m + €6m in add‑ons.Mixed 64%
Football‑Italia reports the move as done and cites MARCA’s figure of €18m + €6m in add‑ons.
5 AugRead full article → - AASAS reports 'Oficial: El Aston Villa se lleva a Matteo Ruggeri' (coverage of the developing transfer stating Villa will sign Ruggeri).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 63%
AS reports 'Oficial: El Aston Villa se lleva a Matteo Ruggeri' (coverage of the developing transfer stating Villa will sign Ruggeri).
11h agoRead full article → - GGoalGoal.com (international) and other outlets are running summaries of Marca/Romano reporting that Atletico have agreed a Ruggeri sale to Aston Villa and that the fee is in the €18–25m range depending on outlet.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 62%
Goal.com (international) and other outlets are running summaries of Marca/Romano reporting that Atletico have agreed a Ruggeri sale to Aston Villa and that the fee is in the €18–25m range depending on outlet.
5 AugRead full article → - BBBC SportAston Villa sign left-back Matteo RuggeriConcreteNamed sourceMixed 55%
Aston Villa sign left-back Matteo Ruggeri
11h agoRead full article → - BBBC SportMatteo Ruggeri close to signing for Aston Villa from Atletico MadridMixed 55%
Matteo Ruggeri close to signing for Aston Villa from Atletico Madrid
12 AugRead full article → - SSoccerNewsSoccerNews cites Fabrizio Romano and reports an agreement of €25m + €1.5m in bonuses framed as Aston Villa reaching agreement for Matteo Ruggeri.Mixed 50%
SoccerNews cites Fabrizio Romano and reports an agreement of €25m + €1.5m in bonuses framed as Aston Villa reaching agreement for Matteo Ruggeri.
12 AugRead full article → - EEurosport (Spain)Eurosport (Spain) reports Marca’s story that Aston Villa are pursuing Matteo Ruggeri and that the deal could be closing soon.Mixed 50%
Eurosport (Spain) reports Marca’s story that Aston Villa are pursuing Matteo Ruggeri and that the deal could be closing soon.
4 AugRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (UK)Yahoo Sports (UK) picked up Marca’s reporting and ran a story saying Villa could seal the signing within hours, citing Marca’s fee reporting.Mixed 50%
Yahoo Sports (UK) picked up Marca’s reporting and ran a story saying Villa could seal the signing within hours, citing Marca’s fee reporting.
4 AugRead full article → - FFootball‑EspanaFootball‑Espana reports Ruggeri is staying/linked and covers developing interest from Aston Villa (context and timeline reporting).DenialMixed 50%
Football‑Espana reports Ruggeri is staying/linked and covers developing interest from Aston Villa (context and timeline reporting).
28 JulRead full article → - SSportsMoleSportsMole covers Marca’s report that Villa have agreed a fee with Atlético for Ruggeri (quotes €18m fixed + €6m add‑ons / ~€24m package).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 40%
SportsMole covers Marca’s report that Villa have agreed a fee with Atlético for Ruggeri (quotes €18m fixed + €6m add‑ons / ~€24m package).
5 AugRead full article → - TThe Hard TackleThe Hard Tackle reports that Aston Villa and Atlético have agreed a fee of €18m (plus €6m add‑ons) but that player approval was still pending.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
The Hard Tackle reports that Aston Villa and Atlético have agreed a fee of €18m (plus €6m add‑ons) but that player approval was still pending.
6 AugRead full article →