Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Atletico for Italian left-back Matteo Ruggeri, with the transfer expected to be worth €20m.
Ruggeri has already given his approval to move to the Premier League club, although the transfer has not yet been formally completed. Representatives of Aston Villa and the player are now discussing the terms of his personal contract.
Several details still need to be settled before the move can be finalised, but the agreement between the two clubs represents a significant step towards Ruggeri continuing his career in England.
The information was reported by prominent transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano on his social media accounts. According to Romano, the fee agreed between Aston Villa and Atletico is €20m.
Ruggeri joined Atletico in the summer of 2025 after leaving Atalanta. His proposed move to Aston Villa would see him switch from the Madrid club to the Premier League side after only one season.
The 20-year-old’s current position is left-back, and Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Atletico over the transfer. The remaining negotiations concern the player’s personal terms, with the two parties working towards resolving the final points required for the deal to be completed.
For now, Ruggeri remains an Atletico player, but his consent to the move means the transfer is progressing. Aston Villa and the defender’s representatives must conclude their discussions before the Italian can officially join the Birmingham-based club.