Atletico Madrid have confirmed the signing of Italy full-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta.
“Atlético de Madrid and Atalanta have reached an agreement for the transfer of Matteo Ruggeri. The 22-year-old Italian left-back has signed for our club until June 30, 2030,” the Colchoneros said in a statement.
Atletico Madrid sign Ruggeri: the official statement
Matteo Ruggeri of Atalanta passes the ball under pressure from Nadir Zortea of Cagliari during the Serie A match between Atalanta and Cagliari at Gewiss Stadium on February 15, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
“Born on July 11, 2002 in San Giovanni Bianco, Lombardy, Ruggeri joined Atalanta’s youth academy at the age of nine and made his first-team debut as an 18-year-old on Nov. 3, 2020 in a Champions League match against Liverpool.
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“A left-back with good crossing ability and great stamina, he spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Salernitana. He returned to Atalanta the following campaign and established himself as an important part of Gian Piero Gasperini’s team.
Ruggeri’s stats at Atalanta
Atalanta defender Matteo Ruggeri celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the UEFA Europa league second leg semi-final between Atalanta and Marseille at Bergamo’s stadium on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Isabella BONOTTO / AFP) (Photo by ISABELLA BONOTTO/AFP via Getty Images)
“After making 15 appearances throughout the 2022/23 season, he made his breakthrough the following year, playing 48 matches across all competitions. In the 2023/24 campaign, he was selected for the UEFA Europa League Team of the Season, which he won alongside Juan Musso, who will once again be his teammate at Atleti.
“An international at all youth levels for Italy, he was called up to the senior Azzurri squad in March 2025 for the Nations League quarter-final game against Germany.
LISBON, PORTUGAL – OCTOBER 5: Matteo Ruggeri of Atalanta BC with Marcus Edwards of Sporting CP in action during the Group D – UEFA Europa League 2023/24 match between Sporting CP and Atalanta BC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on October 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)
“Welcome, Matteo!”
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Italian sources claim that Atletico Madrid paid circa €20m to secure the services of the left wing-back.
A product of the Atalanta academy, the 22-year-old played 99 Serie A games with La Dea, providing nine assists. He also added nine Champions League appearances with the Nerazzurri.
Ruggeri has yet to make his senior Azzurri debut despite an international call-up in March
🇮🇹 Welcome Ruggeri! 🐅
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) July 1, 2025
