Video: Ruggeri introduces Raspadori to Atletico Madrid fans after Napoli transfer | OneFootball

Italy international Matteo Ruggeri was tasked with introducing compatriot Giacomo Raspadori in front of the Atletico Madrid supporters on Thursday night, following their respective transfers from Atalanta and Napoli.

Both Ruggeri and Raspadori have swapped Serie A for LaLiga this summer, both joining Diego Simeone’s side in permanent deals.

Ruggeri was the first of the Italian pair to move, joining Atleti right at the start of the summer transfer window for a fee in the region of €20m. Raspadori followed him in August, at a reported cost of €22m plus €4m in bonuses.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 17: Matteo Ruggeri of Atletico de Madrid controls the ball whilst under pressure from Omar El Hilali of RCD Espanyol during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at RCDE Stadium on August 17, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)

Ahead of their first home league match of the 2025-26 season, the Atletico squad were at the Metropolitano on Thursday night for a pre-season presentation in front of the supporters, who had an opportunity to see and hear from some of their favourite players.

When it came to the time for Raspadori to be introduced to the crowd, Ruggeri was handed the microphone and was asked to say a few words about his new club teammate.

Watch: Ruggeri introduces Raspadori to Atletico Madrid

“Good evening everyone, I want to introduce our latest incoming signing to you,” Ruggeri told the supporters.

“Italian, like me, and a winner of two Italian championships. With the no.22: Giacomo Raspadori!”