Matteo Ruggeri Transfer To Atlético Madrid Set For Completion

Atlético Madrid are close to signing Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta. All paperwork is set to be signed this Tuesday. The 22-year-old full-back will join for a fee of €17 million plus €3 million in possible add-ons.

According to a previous report, Atlético Madrid are signing Matteo Ruggeri for €17 million with €3 million in potential add-ons.

WHAT DID ATLÉTICO AGREE?

Atlético Madrid have agreed terms with Atalanta for Ruggeri. They have been looking at several left-back options this summer. The deal is €17 million plus €3 million in bonuses, which are easy to achieve. Ruggeri has signed a contract until June 2030.

He signed a contract that runs until 2030 and will replace Reinildo who is joining Sunderland in the Premier League.

He is expected to be officially unveiled in Madrid after the paperwork is completed on July 1. Atlético turned to Ruggeri after other target negotiations did not work. They believe Ruggeri’s versatility will be essential for their ambitions next season.

SIGNIFICANCE FOR ATLÉTICO AND RUGGERI

This is important for both the club and the player. Ruggeri made 38 appearances for Atalanta this season. He provided three assists, aiding them in Serie A and the Europa League.

According to a previous report, Matteo Ruggeri played regularly this season for Atalanta.

Over his time with Atalanta, he has contributed nine assists in 99 Serie A matches. He was part of their historic Europa League victory.

His arrival comes as Atlético look to strengthen their squad. They finished third in LaLiga last season, but failed to be competitive and fight for any trophy. Atlético have also been knocked out of Club World Cup.

According to a previous report, Atlético Madrid is fighting for a Champions League spot.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ATLÉTICO MADRID?

Atlético first want to integrate Ruggeri into Diego Simeone’s squad before the new LaLiga season and the Club World Cup in the USA. Their next game is a pre-season friendly against Real Betis.

According to a previous report, Betis finished sixth, just three points behind Atlético.

Fans are eager to see how Ruggeri fits into the back line. The team aims to close the gap to Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Meanwhile, Atalanta must find a replacement for a key player as they aim to build on their recent success.

Atalanta is expected to sign a new player very soon as they are close to finalizing deals to revamp their squad.