Source: Atleti divert to Ruggeri from Robertson

Atlético Madrid are adjacent to signing Atalanta full-back Matteo Ruggeri, aft turning their attraction distant from Liverpool's Andy Robertson, a root has told ESPN.

Negotiations betwixt Atlético and Atalanta person progressed and the woody could beryllium completed successful the coming days.

Ruggeri, 22, has made 99 Serie A appearances for Atalanta, providing 9 assists from near backmost and has besides played 16 times for Italy's under-21 side, astir precocious successful their semifinal exit astatine the Euros successful Slovakia.

Atlético person kept the Ruggeri woody nether wraps, taking a look astatine some Robertson -- who had already agreed to a transportation to Spain -- and Lucas Digne of Aston Villa successful caller weeks. But aft further consideration, they person decided to determination guardant with signing Ruggeri.

Atlético person besides agreed a deal for Real Betis' Johnny Cardoso, and are successful talks with Villareal for midifielder Álex Baena arsenic Diego Simeone looks to fortify his squad to situation for the LaLiga rubric adjacent season.