The 22-year-old full back joined Atletico a week ago from Atalanta for a fee in the region of 17 million euros (about 20 million U.S. dollars), with a five-year contract until the end of June 2030.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"When my agents told me that Atletico was interested, I had no doubts. I said 'yes' straight away. It's too big an opportunity; I couldn't let it slip away. I'm really pleased to be here,\" the Italian said on to club website, as quoted by Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ruggeri will compete with Javi Galan for a place on the left of the Atletico defense, but admitted he will have to adapt if Atletico coach Diego Simeone plays with a flat back four.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I've mostly played as a wing-back in a back five, but I can also play in a back four or as the left center-back in a back three. I like to get forward and work hard,\" said the defender, who said he was \"an aggressive player with a combative mindset.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ruggeri said his nickname 'The Tiger' came from his style of play. \"I never hold back. On the pitch, I always have this fighting spirit and energy,\" he commented.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He said that his aim at Atletico was to \"work hard and improve every day,\" and was looking forward to working with Simeone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ruggeri said his nickname 'The Tiger' came from his style of play. \"I never hold back. On the pitch, I always have this fighting spirit and energy,\" he commented.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"He said some great things about the club, and that motivates me even more,\" he concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n