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Done deal: Atletico Madrid to Aston Villa, COMPLETED: announced on the morning of 19 August 2026, a contract to 2031, confirmed 2026-08-19. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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🚨 | HUGE BREAKING : MATTEO RUGGERI 🇮🇹 Aston Villa have reached an agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid, DONE DEAL AND LET'S-GO! 🇮🇹✅️🟣#AVFC Aston Villa have a TOTAL AGREEMENT with Atlético Madrid for the permanent transfer of Matteo Ruggeri in a deal package worth €25m. 🚨💰 Deal worth €19m fixed plus €6m in bonuses. Aston Villa have also completed the contract agreement with Matteo Ruggeri and his camp. Five-year contract until June 2031. ✅️🤝🏻 All parties are now working to finalise the minor details and paperwork in the next hours. Matteo Ruggeri is ready to join Aston Villa, and medicals will be scheduled soon. ⏳️🟣🔵 Matteo Ruggeri will join Aston Villa, LET'S-GO. ✅️🟣🔵
First reported 2026-08-08 09:06 BST
🚨#AstonVilla Matteo Ruggeri has accepted Aston Villa’s offer, bringing both sides close to a final agreement. 📌 The defender is set to leave Atlético Madrid, with Villa determined to complete the move. ⏳ Ruggeri is expected to join the Premier League.
First reported 2026-08-08 15:15 BST
2026-08-08 15:15 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨#AstonVilla Matteo Ruggeri has accepted Aston Villa’s offer, bringing both sides close to a final agreement. 📌 The defender is set to leave Atlético Madrid, with Villa determined to complete the move. ⏳ Ruggeri is expected to join the Premier League. https://t.co/gSlhxnrvFH https://t.co/bHS2NHCnBx
2026-08-10 15:30 BST
STANDS🚨#AtleticoMadrid Matteo Ruggeri’s move to Aston Villa is now imminent. 📌 He has accepted the offer; talks between clubs are nearly complete. ⏳ Ruggeri is expected to travel to Birmingham next week. https://t.co/4M9gqVVWAu https://t.co/bHS2NHCVr5
How firmly they put it, across 2 posts
🚨🟣🔵 Aston Villa reach verbal agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid, here we go! Deal in place between clubs for €25m fixed fee plus €1.5m add-ons, Ruggeri has also agreed on terms. Medical and travel this week if documents are approved in next hours. 🇮🇹
First reported 2026-08-11 22:23 BST
Matteo Ruggeri al Aston Villa está cerrado por alrededor de los 25 millones de euros. Ya se están haciendo los preparativos para el viaje, las visitas y la firma.
Translated: Matteo Ruggeri's transfer to Aston Villa is agreed for around €25 million; travel, medical and signing being arranged.
First reported 2026-08-11 22:23 BST
🚨 Excl. - Done Deal and confirmed! Matteo #Ruggeri to #AstonVilla from #AtleticoMadrid for €30M. Contract until 2031 (€4M/year). #transfers #AVFC
First reported 2026-08-12 06:40 BST
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