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Aston Villa Agree £20m+ Deal to Sign Atletico Madrid Star Matteo Ruggeri
Aston Villa have agreed a deal worth in excess of £20m to sign Atletico Madrid star Matteo Ruggeri, according to Marca.
The Villans have had a very busy summer so far after bringing in Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes, and Alejandro Garnacho, while they have lost Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne, and Morgan Rogers.
Unai Emery is keen to bolster the squad after they won the Europa League and qualified for the Champions League, and a new left-back to compete with Ian Maatsen is among the priorities, which has seen them move for the Italian.
Aston Villa Agree Deal for Ruggeri
Ruggeri, who has been described as ‘extraordinary’, has been deemed surplus to requirements at the Wanda Metropolitano by Diego Simeone heading into the new season, and Villa have moved to strike a deal for the 24-year-old.
According to a report in Spain, Villa have now agreed a deal worth an initial €18m (£15.4m) plus a further €6m (£5.1m) in add-ons to sign the left-back after making him a top target.
The only thing left is to get the green light from Ruggeri himself before a move to Villa Park is finalised, although it is understood that he is leaning towards accepting the move despite interest from Juventus, Roma, and a late enquiry by Liverpool.
Ruggeri was scheduled to fly to Korea with Atletico Madrid as part of their pre-season training camp, but the deal is now so advanced that he is not expected to be on the flight with his teammates.
It is now expected that he will join up with Emery’s squad this summer and compete for a starting spot for the Villans, with the Premier League outfit delighted to get a deal over the line before the new season begins.
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Why Enzo Amore Was Once Kicked Off WWE Tour Bus by Roman Reigns
Big Cass returned to WWE television this past Monday night on Raw, eight years after his last appearance, but he didn’t come back with his former tag team partner Enzo Amore, which has sparked the question; will he be returning anytime soon?
Monday Night Raw this week, the 3rd of August, was held at Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa, and while Je’Von Evans was celebrating his win over Ethan Page, the returning Big Cass interrupted with a boot to his face and a brutal attack.
“I am here to stack bodies,” he later revealed in a backstage interview. “You were just the first. You surely won’t be the last.”
Although he didn’t return with his former tag team partner, Enzo Amore did take to social media to post his reaction, sending a nine-word tweet after watching the events unfold.
Big Cass & Enzo Amore
Cass initially left WWE a few months after his partner at the time, Enzo Amore, after a failed singles run and a constant battle with injuries.
The pair are best known for their time together from 2013 to 2017. Amore made his professional debut in May 2013, shortly before forming an alliance with the 6ft10 giant in July. In 2015, they won Tag Team of the Year.
However, just a couple of years later, it all turned south for the up-and-coming tag team.
Enzo Amore’s Controversies During WWE Career
“Stuck up” Amore was kicked off the WWE talent bus in 2017 by Roman Reigns and later suspended in 2018 following sexual assault allegations. The case was eventually closed, however, and no charges were filed. He was ultimately fired due to failing to inform WWE of the investigation.
In 2017, it was revealed that Amore was heard bragging about how much money he was making from the wrestling business. This was the last straw for Roman Reigns, who kicked Amore off the talent bus during the European tour. It wasn’t just bragging about his finances, though, he could also be heard saying things that “those who couldn’t help but hear him thought were negative about the business.”
Later on, Corey Graves confirmed the story on “Bring It To The Table”, saying: “The guy has tonnes of faults on and off-screen. Enzo is Enzo 24 hours of the day, which rubs a lot of people the wrong way.
“If you’re on a European tour for 12 days deep, and he’s going on and on and on about how he partied with The Weeknd in LA, you’re gonna get tired of hearing about it. There’s a limit and when you’re on the road that much, a guy like that will wear on your nerves.”
Amore was eventually suspended the following year after he was accused of rape. The WWE released a statement at the time that read: “WWE has a zero tolerance for matters involving sexual harassment or sexual assault. Until this matter is resolved, Enzo Amore has been suspended.”
The investigation was later closed with no charges filed, but he was fired as he failed to keep WWE informed.
Although talented, Enzo Amore and his loud, annoying mouth seemingly ended his career… but never say never, especially when it comes to WWE.
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The Undertaker Names 3 Current WWE Superstars He’d Love to Have a Match With
The Undertaker competed against some of the biggest names in WWE history throughout his legendary career, sharing the ring with icons from multiple generations before bringing his in-ring run to an end.
Given the incredible list of opponents he faced over the decades, it’s always interesting to hear which current WWE Superstars catch the Hall of Famer’s eye. While today’s roster is filled with talented performers across both the main roster and NXT, only a select few have done enough to leave a lasting impression on The Deadman.
During a recent appearance on the Insight podcast with Chris Van Vliet, The Undertaker was asked which current WWE stars he would have liked to step into the ring with if he were still an active competitor.
After reflecting on the question, he praised a few of WWE’s modern standouts, explaining what makes them appealing opponents.
The Undertaker’s Dream Modern Day Opponents
One name in particular stood out because of his appreciation for the Superstar’s deliberate in-ring style and ability to tell a compelling story between the ropes.
The Undertaker also highlighted two rising stars who he believes have enormous futures ahead of them, including one performer he feels could become one of the biggest stars in the entire industry.
Sharing his thoughts, The Undertaker said: “[Gunther] would be a good one for sure. I like the way he works, and I like the way he takes his time and builds to a crescendo in a match.
“But there’s guys like Oba out there now, and one of the guys that I think may be the biggest star may be Trick Williams. I love Trick. All those guys I would have loved to have worked with.”
The three Superstars The Undertaker named were Gunther, Trick Williams, and Oba Femi, giving each of them a significant endorsement.
His comments were especially notable regarding Trick Williams, whom he believes has the potential to become one of WWE’s biggest attractions in the years ahead.
Meanwhile, Gunther has already established himself as one of WWE’s premier main-event talents thanks to his hard-hitting, methodical approach inside the ring, while Oba Femi continues to emerge as one of the company’s most dominant and promising stars.
Although fans will never get to see The Undertaker share the ring with any of the three, his praise serves as a strong vote of confidence in WWE’s current generation and suggests the company’s future remains in capable hands.
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Chelsea Finalising Move to Sign Pep Chavarría
Chelsea are now close to completing the signing of Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarria, according to GIVEMESPORT sources, as details emerge about the agreement.
Chelsea‘s squad strength in depth is well known but it hasn’t stopped them backing new manager Xabi Alonso in the transfer market this summer.
Eight new players have already arrived through the door at Stamford Bridge, including four players with big Premier League experience in Danny Welbeck, Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix.
Valentin Barco, Marco Palestra, Emmanuel Emegha and Geovany Quenda are the other new players coming in, but the Blues aren’t finished there as they look to give Alonso the strongest squad possible to push up the Premier League table again next season.
The west London outfit have a big opportunity to do that without the distraction of European football, just as Manchester United did when they ended up in third place last term.
Chelsea’s pre-season tour of Australia has been a mixed bag of results so far, with a 6-4 win against the Western Sydney Wanderers being followed up by a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, who have also been one of the busiest Premier League clubs in terms of incoming signings.
Chelsea Finalising £16.3m Pep Chavarria Deal
According to GMS sources on Wednesday morning, Chelsea are now finalising a deal worth €19m (£16.3m) plus add-ons for Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria, as they look to secure another summer signing for Xabi Alonso.
The 28-year-old has made 125 appearances for the Spanish club, scoring twice and registering eight assists, and provides extra competition in the position following the exit of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid.
Chelsea’s current left-back options include Jorrel Hato, while Reece James and Malo Gusto have shown they can also play there if needed, but the addition of Chavarria was much-needed.
Chelsea Players Linked With Exits
As new players continue to arrive at Stamford Bridge, it is natural that others could be on their way out of the club before the September 1 deadline.
Nicolas Jackson is a target for Aston Villa and an enquiry has been made by Unai Emery’s men for the Senegal international, according to GMS sources, but talk of interest from Tottenham Hotspur has been played down elsewhere.
Fabrizio Romano claims that Blues winger Pedro Neto is also a back-up option for Spurs if they fail to land preferred winger targets Savinho and Cody Gakpo from Manchester City and Liverpool respectively, with City themselves keen on Neto too.
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