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
“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.
“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
“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.
“Welcome, Matteo!”
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! 🐅
🔗 https://t.co/zLFWuonbtS pic.twitter.com/MEe7DVtUP9
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) July 1, 2025
Matteo #Ruggeri si trasferisce a titolo definitivo al @Atleti 🚨
Dal settore giovanile a Dublino… grazie di tutto Matteo 🐯
From our Youth Academy to Dublin… thanks for everything, Matteo 👏#GoAtalantaGo ⚫️🔵 pic.twitter.com/oXgLgy1mXk— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) July 1, 2025
At this rate there’ll hardly be any Italians playing in Italy.
At least he will get playing time and experience…unlike the disgraceful Seria A.