Juventus wants Matteo Ruggeri. They just don’t want him at €25 million.
The Serie A giants have inquired about the Italian left-back, currently under contract at Atlético Madrid until 2030. But Atlético’s asking price has effectively frozen negotiations before they could really begin, with Juventus deeming the valuation too steep for a player who only arrived in Spain a year ago.
Ruggeri’s agents have confirmed that both Juventus and AS Roma have come knocking, along with other clubs from Italy and abroad. For now, though, the 23-year-old remains an Atlético player, and his club has no particular urgency to sell.
The numbers behind Atlético’s asking price
Atlético Madrid signed Ruggeri from Atalanta on 1 July 2025 for a reported fee between €17 million and €20 million. Now, barely 12 months later, they’re asking for €25 million. In his debut La Liga campaign, the Italian made 47 appearances and contributed 7 assists. His market value has risen accordingly, with estimates now placing Ruggeri’s worth somewhere between €20 million and €28 million, a range that makes Atlético’s €25 million demand look less like gouging and more like positioning near the midpoint.
