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Atlético Keep Matteo Ruggeri as Agent Says He Is Not For Sale

The agent's public denial and Atlético's firm refusal to negotiate mean a summer transfer is unlikely unless the club accepts a premium offer.

Overview

  • Ruggeri's agent, Tullio Tinti, publicly stated the 24-year-old will remain at Atlético and is not available for transfer this window.
  • Multiple outlets report Atlético have turned down enquiries from Liverpool, Tottenham and several Serie A clubs and that coach Diego Simeone wants to keep the player.
  • Julio Díaz's move to Sevilla has reduced competition for minutes on the left, strengthening Ruggeri's role as a rotational option behind new first-choice Álex Grimaldo.
  • Ruggeri earned market interest after a strong 2025–26 campaign with about 47 appearances and seven assists and he is under contract with Atlético until 2030.
  • Because Ruggeri is tied to a long contract and Atlético are holding firm, interested clubs are likely to wait for a future window or prepare to pay a premium to change the club's stance.