In search of a new left side, Atlético de Madrid has activated several tracks, and now seems to focus on Matteo Ruggeri, a young 23 -year -old playing at Atalanta Bergamo. While that leading to Théo Hernandez has cooled considerably – the AC Milan player approaching a transfer to Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia – Ruggeri now appears as a very serious alternative. Capable of evolving as a left lateral but also piston, Ruggeri has played 30 Serie games this season, delivering three assists. He is under contract until 2028 with the Italian club.
After the Théo Hernandez file, Atlético also studied the profiles of Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) and Andrew Robertson (Liverpool). But according to Marca These two options were reportedly excluded due to a lack of speed. Matteo Ruggeri, he checks more boxes. Indeed, it is much younger (23 years against 31 for Digne and Robertson), and much larger (1m87 against 1m78). He is a player already experienced at the highest European level, evidenced by his selections with Italy and his remarkable performances, in particular his splendid goal against OM in the semi-final of the Europa League during the 2023-2024 edition. The summer of the native of San Giovanni therefore promises to be animated.
