Atlético-MG sign former São Paulo defender on loan | OneFootball

On this Monday, Atlético-MG announced the loan signing of defender Ruan Tressoldi, from Sassuolo-ITA. The 26-year-old player will stay with Galo until August 2026. Cuca's team has an option to buy, but the value was not disclosed.

Revealed by Grêmio in 2020, Ruan was sold to Sassuolo in August 2021 for five million euros (about R$ 30.5 million at the time). After two and a half years in Italian football, the defender was loaned to São Paulo. At Tricolor Paulista, the defender had opportunities with Zubeldía and played 23 times.

During his three seasons at Sassuolo, Ruan played in 64 matches and was part of the team's relegation in 2024. After the relegation, the defender no longer wore the Italian team's shirt.

Ruan arrives at Atlético-MG to strengthen the team's defensive sector. Currently, Cuca has only four defenders: Lyanco, Alonso, Román, and Vitor Hugo. It is expected that the former São Paulo player will fight for a starting position at Galo.

Now, Ruan awaits regularization in the BID (Daily Information Bulletin) to debut for Atlético-MG. Galo returns to the field this Wednesday, at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), when it hosts Cruzeiro at the MRV Arena, for the first leg of the Brazil Cup quarterfinals.

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