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Italian international Matteo Ruggeri has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Aston Villa and is set to fly in for a medical. His transfer from Atletico Madrid is valued at a total of €25 million, plus an additional €1.5 million in performance-related bonuses.
The 24-year-old defender, a product of Atalanta's youth academy, joined Atletico Madrid last summer for €17 million, with potential add-ons of €3 million. Just 12 months later, his market value has seen a significant increase.
The two clubs reached an agreement several days ago, but it was only last night that Ruggeri finalized his personal terms, giving the green light for the transfer.
Fabrizio Romano confirms that the player is now cleared to travel to Birmingham, where he will undergo medical tests and sign his contract in the coming days.
Ruggeri made 47 official appearances for Atletico, contributing seven assists to his teammates.
Despite receiving call-ups to the Italian national squad, he has yet to make his senior international debut.
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