Aston Villa Reach Verbal Agreement to Sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid
Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement with Atlético Madrid to sign Italian fullback Matteo Ruggeri, with the transfer now set to move into its formal stages.
The agreement between the two clubs is understood to be worth €25 million plus €1.5 million in add-ons, bringing the potential total value of the deal to €26.5 million.
Formal steps between Aston Villa and Atlético Madrid are expected to follow from Wednesday as both clubs work to complete the necessary paperwork and finalize the transfer.
Ruggeri has already accepted the move to Villa Park and is prepared to complete the next steps of the transfer. The Italian defender could travel as early as this week to undergo his medical and sign his contract with the Premier League club.
The move would see Aston Villa add another versatile option to their defensive ranks, with Ruggeri’s ability to operate at fullback making him an attractive addition to the squad.
For Atlético Madrid, the agreement represents a significant sale, while Villa continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign.
With the verbal agreement now in place and the player already giving the green light, attention will turn to the formal documentation, medical and contract signing before the transfer can be officially completed.
Ruggeri is therefore edging closer to becoming an Aston Villa player, with the deal expected to progress quickly over the coming days.
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