Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggi stays amid Premier League and Serie A interest
Atletico Madrid left‑back Matteo Ruggi, 24, remains at the Spanish club despite interest from several European teams. The defender, whose contract runs until June 2030, was bought for more than £20 million a year ago. Manager Diego Simeone has repeatedly said he intends to keep Ruggi for at least another season and has rejected all approaches.
Premier League sides Liverpool and Tottenham have been monitoring Ruggi and are reportedly considering a move this summer, but Atletico have made clear they are not prepared to negotiate. The arrival of fellow left‑back Alejandro Grimaldo has added competition on the flank, intensifying speculation.
In Italy, five Serie A clubs – AC Milan, Juventus, Fiorentina and Inter – have also been linked with Ruggi, assessing him as a potential reinforcement for the left side.
Entities: AC Milan · Atlético Madrid · Diego Simeone · Liverpool FC · Mario Gila · Matteo Ruggeri · Matteo Ruggi · Tottenham Hotspur · Tottenham Hotspur FC
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] No transfer negotiations are underway because Atletico Madrid has not opened discussions for Ruggeri. (3dd3fb2c-7195-4551-b8b9-777dcc68394c, 41ce42ee-afed-424e-aa0b-3441253098a7)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Atletico Madrid paid more than £20 million for Ruggi a year ago. (source)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Atletico Madrid has rejected all approaches for Ruggi, intending to keep him for at least another season. (source)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Matteo Ruggeri's contract with Atlético Madrid runs until June 2030. (99367140-5b5e-4227-960e-29874d693dc9)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Diego Simeone intends to keep Ruggi for at least another season. (source)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tottenham considered signing Ruggeri but received no willingness from Atletico Madrid to proceed. (3dd3fb2c-7195-4551-b8b9-777dcc68394c)
- [● 4 SOURCES] AC Milan, Juventus, Fiorentina and Inter have expressed interest in Ruggi. (source)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Liverpool has monitored Ruggeri for several years and made an enquiry after the 2024 Europa League final, which was rejected. (3dd3fb2c-7195-4551-b8b9-777dcc68394c)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Diego Simeone has rejected all approaches for Ruggeri, intending to keep him for at least another season. (facts)
- [● 2 SOURCES] AC Milan conducted an exploratory enquiry for Ruggeri. (facts)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Atlético Madrid paid more than €20 million for Ruggeri a year ago. (facts)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Liverpool and Tottenham have shown interest in Ruggi. (source)